So I think i figured out the colour leaching situation. I actually think it was the modge podge combined with the resin. I'm conducting an experiment right now and results should be in tomorrow.
In the meantime, I found my jump rings and made a 2 stranded "adjustable" hemp cord necklace and VOILA!
(sorry for the craptastic cell phone pics. too lazy to break out the real camera cuz it would take away valuable crochet time)
