While browsing around Facebook, I found a post about making your own enamel dots for crafting, card making, etc.
My inspiration was this video - by Corene's Creations. Looked simple enough so thought I would give it a whirl.
I picked up a box of pony bead from Walmart for $15.00 and headed home to crank up the oven.
I used parchment paper and placed the beads about an inch apart from each other with the oven pre-headed at 400 degrees Fahrenheit . Mine took 12 minutes to get from pretty round pony bead to a perfect shiny enamel dot.
Planning on just gluing as I go, or I can buy some adhesive - we will see what works!
Here is the breakdown on the costs:
Elmer Beads - 2500 for $15, so for a batch of 100 DIY Enamel Dots, you are paying $0.60. The average pack of dots is $2.99 for 30 or so - this is GREAT savings!