Retired - Peach Puff Earrings

PROJECT E7049
Designer: Rachel Zaimont
Skill Level: Intermediate
Modern TierraCast bezels spotlight organic dollops of Artist's Concrete lightly pigmented to create a peachy hue.
Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

In addition to the materials listed above, you will also need some toothpicks, paper towels and tap water to complete this project. For this project, you will make both earrings at the same time.
  1. First, make a support structure to keep your earring bezels level as you work with them. Take a jewelry box (a shoe box would also work) and poke two holes through the top. Place the posts of your earring bezels through the holes. Set up your two charm bezels on a flat surface nearby.
  2. Next, please watch our video on how to add color pigments to concrete for jewelry. Based on the instructions in the video, mix your concrete in a mixing cup and use a toothpick to add a small amount of terracotta pigment into the concrete. Stir until the color is blended, and add more pigment until the color reaches your desired saturation.
  3. Use a toothpick to drip the concrete into one earring bezel and then the other. Repeat this process with the two charm bezels.
  4. Let the concrete cure overnight.
  5. Using pliers, open a silver jump ring. Slide it through the loop at the bottom of one earring bezel, and the loop at the top of one charm bezel. Close the jump ring. Repeat this step for the second earring.
  6. Place earring backs onto your earring posts. Enjoy!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FEA-1310 - TierraCast Pewter Earring Post, Glue-In Stepped 7mm ss34 Bezel 16mm, 2 Pieces, Rhodium Plated
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • PND-4546 - TierraCast Pewter Glue-In Charm, Round Stepped 7mm ss34 Bezel 16mm, 1 Piece, Rhodium Plated
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

  • XTL-01180 - Create Recklessly, Artist's Concrete for Mixed Media, 8 Ounce Jar
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • XTL-01189 - Create Recklessly, Pigment for Artist's Concrete, 1 Ounce, Terracotta
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-1013 - Silver Plated Earring Backs (Earnuts) Med. (100)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5150 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (x100)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • TRC-600 - Art Mechanique, ICE Resin Mixing Cups & Stir Sticks, 5 Pack
  • ZDI-6306 - Kraft Brown Cardboard Jewelry Boxes 2.5 x 1.5 x 1 Inches (16)
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
Additional Information
Ingredients PND-4546, XTL-01180, FEA-1013, FJR-5150,
Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: PND-4546
Create Recklessly, Artist's Concrete for Mixed Media, 8 Ounce Jar
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 8 Ounce Jar.
$21.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-01180
Earring Backs, Medium Clutch 6mm, Silver Plated (50 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pairs.
$9.59 / Package | SKU: FEA-1013
Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (100 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$3.39 / Package | SKU: FJR-5150
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Art Mechanique, ICE Resin Mixing Cups & Stir Sticks (5 Pack)
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.49 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

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