Christmas Waltz Earrings in Red (Reboot)

PROJECT E2050
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Intermediate
These are the perfect earrings to wear so that you can dance all night long at your Holiday parties this season. They also make wonderful gifts for your loved ones.
Reboot: We have updated this popular project using a lovely antiqued silver plated Nunn Design bezel earring finding instead of the bright silver.
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.

Before beginning this project please watch our video: How to use Ice Resin.
  1. You will need to make a level surface for your earrings. Because the posts are already on the back you can use something around your house, like a shoebox. Poke the earrings down through the box and level the surface.
  2. From what you learned in the video, mix equal parts A and B; 1/2 oz of each. Mix with a popsicle stick gently until all striations are gone. Scrap the sides of the cup so that you don't whip and create air bubbles.
  3. Add one drop at a time of the resin dye. You do not want to add too much. If you add too much, you will change the chemical reaction of the resin and it will not set up properly. Once it has been properly mixed you are ready to add it to your bezel.
  4. Carefully place one drop at a time into the bezel. The sides of the bezel with hold the resin with surface tension. Fill the bezel to the top without going over. You do not want your resin to spill.
  5. Fill both bezels. Let these dry for at least 24 hours before proceeding. Once they have completely dried you can remove them from the box.
  6. String one pearl on to a head pin and make a simple wire loop.
  7. Open this loop, same as you would a jump ring and attach it to the loop on the bottom on the earring. Close the loop.
  8. All done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FEA-8235 - Nunn Design Silver Plated Ornate Round Bezel Earring Post 13mm (2)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-5320 - Silver Plated Head Pins 2 Inches Long/22 Gauge (X50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWP-8001 - Austrian Crystal, 5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 8mm, 25 Pieces, White
    Project uses 2 pieces. 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-85 - CASTIN CRAFT Casting Epoxy Resin Opaque Red Pigment Dye 1 Oz
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
Additional Information
Theme Christmas
Ingredients FEA-8234, FHP-5320, PRES-5810-WHITE8, TRC-10, TRC-85,

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.
Nunn Design Antiqued Silver Plated Ornate Round Bezel Earring Post 13mm (2 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pieces.
$6.34 / Package | SKU: FEA-8234
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, Silver Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$3.49 / Package | SKU: FHP-5320
PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 8mm, White (1 Piece)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$0.37 / Package | SKU: PRES-5810-WHITE8
ICE Resin Jewelers Grade Clear Casting Epoxy Resin 8 oz Kit
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 8 oz..
$36.69 / Package | SKU: TRC-10
CASTIN CRAFT Casting Epoxy Resin Opaque Red Pigment Dye 1 Oz
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 oz..
$10.99 / Package | SKU: TRC-85
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.49 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

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