Day of the Dead Earrings

PROJECT PROJ-JB-E0052
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Beginner
Help celebrate Dia De Los Muertos with these enchanting earrings featuring copper plated skull beads covered in vines and colorful Czech glass flower beads. Topping off the design is a copper plated earring post in the shape of a flower.
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Earring Post, Succulent with Loop 9.5x8mm, Antiqued Copper, By TierraCast (1 Pair)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Pair.
$3.87 / Package | SKU: FEA-501
Earring Backs, Hypo-Allergenic Earnut with 4mm Clutch, Titanium (6 Pairs)
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1 package = 6 Pairs.
$2.39 / Package | SKU: FEA-5145
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick Antiqued Copper (24 Pieces)
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1 package = 24 Pieces.
$3.39 / Package | SKU: FHP-1048
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: BCP-3030
TierraCast Copper Plated Pewter Skull With Roses Beads 10mm (2 Pieces)
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1 package = 2 Pieces.
$2.80 / Package | SKU: BMB-3333
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: BCP-0673
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
$25.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-5450
Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020

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