Spiked Green Apple Earrings

Name: Spiked Green Apple Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E2313
Availability: InStock

PROJECT E2313

Designer: Kat Silvia

Skill Level: Intermediate

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Add a punch of color to this funky design of a TierraCast rivoli setting and spikes pendants.

Instructions

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By following the instructions below you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring. You will also need a lighter for this project. We also recommend using museum putty to help keep your earrings level as they cure.

To see an example of a similar project, please watch our video: How to Make a Pair of Resin Earrings featuring Nunn Design Earring Bezels. In this video you will learn how to mix and colorize your resin to make a pair of earrings. You will also see some helpful tips for keeping your earrings level as they cure.
From what you learned in the video, set up your earrings on a box or something to keep them level like museum putty. Mix your resin and separate the amount you want to color into a cup; about 1 tsp. Slowly add a drop of green and a drop of yellow. If you want a lighter color, you can add a little bit of the white. Slowly add color to achieve the lime green color.
Using a stick, add the resin to the bezels. Allow to cure for at least 24 hours.
The chain used in this project has open links that open like jump rings. Open one link and attach it to one of the outside loops of the setting. Close the link. Then move down the chain and open the third link in the chain and attach it to one spike pendant. Close the link.
Move to the center loop and repeat the above step, this time extending the chain to five links. Then move to the third loop and repeat with three links of chain.
Open the loop of the earring finding, same as you would a jump ring, and attach it to the top loop of the setting.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

FEA-6620 - Vintaj Natural Brass Classic French Ear Wire 20mm (2 Pair)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

PND-172 - TierraCast Pewter Charms, Dagger Drop Design 13.5x4.5mm, 2 Pieces, Brass Oxide Finish
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 3 packages.

FCO-3808 - TierraCast Brass Oxide Finish 3 To 1 Link Twisted Rope Edge Setting For 12mm Rivoli
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

CHA-99892 - Vintaj Natural Brass Cable Chain, 3mm, by the Foot
Project uses 4 Inches. You will need 1 package.

TRC-10 - ICE Resin Jewelers Grade Clear Casting Epoxy Resin 8 oz Kit
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

TRC-83 - CASTIN CRAFT Casting Epoxy Resin Opaque Green Pigment Dye 1 Oz
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

TRC-82 - CASTIN CRAFT Casting Epoxy Resin Opaque Yellow Pigment Dye 1 Oz
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

TRC-87 - CASTIN CRAFT Casting Epoxy Resin Opaque White Pigment Dye 1 Oz
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers

Additional Information

Theme	Vintage Look, Summer
Ingredients	FEA-6620, PND-172, FCO-3808, CHA-99892, TRC-10, TRC-83, TRC-82, TRC-87,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

How to Open and Close a Jump Ring
Mixed Media 101: Creating Mixed Media Jewelry
Resin 101: Tips and Tricks for Creating Resin Mixed Media Jewelry

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.

Vintaj Natural Brass Classic French Ear Wire 20mm (2 Pairs)

            Vintaj Natural Brass Classic French Ear Wire 20mm (2 Pairs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pairs.

                $2.29
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-6620

TierraCast Pewter Charms, Dagger Drop Design 13.5x4.5mm, Brass Oxide Finish (2 Pieces)

            TierraCast Pewter Charms, Dagger Drop Design 13.5x4.5mm, Brass Oxide Finish (2 Pieces)
        
You will need 3 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pieces.

                $1.39
            
             / Package | SKU: PND-172

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TierraCast Brass Oxide Finish 3 To 1 Link Twisted Rope Edge Setting For 12mm Rivoli (2 Pieces)

            TierraCast Brass Oxide Finish 3 To 1 Link Twisted Rope Edge Setting For 12mm Rivoli (2 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pieces.

                $3.49
            
             / Package | SKU: FCO-3808

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Vintaj Natural Brass Cable Chain, 3mm, by the Foot

            Vintaj Natural Brass Cable Chain, 3mm, by the Foot
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.

                $4.25
            
             / Package | SKU: CHA-99892

ICE Resin Jewelers Grade Clear Casting Epoxy Resin 8 oz Kit

            ICE Resin Jewelers Grade Clear Casting Epoxy Resin 8 oz Kit
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 8 oz..

                $35.79
            
             / Package | SKU: TRC-10

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CASTIN CRAFT Casting Epoxy Resin Opaque Green Pigment Dye 1 Oz

            CASTIN CRAFT Casting Epoxy Resin Opaque Green Pigment Dye 1 Oz
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 oz..

                $10.99
            
             / Package | SKU: TRC-83

CASTIN CRAFT Casting Epoxy Resin Opaque Yellow Pigment Dye 1 Oz

            CASTIN CRAFT Casting Epoxy Resin Opaque Yellow Pigment Dye 1 Oz
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 oz..

                $10.99
            
             / Package | SKU: TRC-82

CASTIN CRAFT Casting Epoxy Resin Opaque White Pigment Dye 1 Oz

            CASTIN CRAFT Casting Epoxy Resin Opaque White Pigment Dye 1 Oz
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 oz..

                $10.99
            
             / Package | SKU: TRC-87