Bumble Bee Earrings

Name: Bumble Bee Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E1103
Availability: InStock

PROJECT E1103

Designer: Megan Milliken

Skill Level: Intermediate

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These earrings feature a pretty stamped bumble bee accentuated with black patina and a jet black accent bead.

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.

By following the instructions below, you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.

Before you begin, watch the instructional video: How to Use Metal Punches.
Following the technique you learned in the video, punch the antique gold plated round flat tags with the bumble bee metal punch.
Apply some onyx Vintaj patina to the stamping and use a paper towel to wipe away the excess. Allow to dry.
Place a jet black fire polish bead onto a ball head pin. Create a simple wire loop after the bead.
Open the loop and hang the bead dangle from the flat tag; close the loop.
Open the loop on the the antique gold plated leverback earring hook and hang the earring; close the loop.

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

PND-6629 - Nunn Design Antiqued Gold Plated Circle Flat Tag Pendant Link 1/2 Inch (2)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FEA-8226 - Nunn Design Antiqued 24kt Gold Plated Leverback Earring Findings 18mm - 2 Pair
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BCP-3690 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 6mm Round Black Jet (25)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

XTL-9078 - Vintaj Patina Opaque Permanent Ink - Black Onyx - 0.5 Ounce Bottle
Project uses 1 bottle. You will need 1 package.

FHP-3020 - 22K Gold Plated 2mm Ball Head Pins 21 Gauge 1.5 Inch (20)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-0957 - Honey Bee Design Punch For Stamping Metal 1/4 Inch 6mm (1)
XTL-0248 - Eurotool Brass Mallet For Metal Smithing - 1 Pound
XTL-6092 - Beadsmith Solid Steel Bench Block - Wire Hardening and Wire Wrapping Tool
XTL-0254 - Rubber Bench Block 4 x 4 Inches - Base for Steel Block
XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers

Additional Information

Theme	Boho
Ingredients	PND-6629, FEA-8226, BCP-3690, XTL-9078, FHP-3020,

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 Gold Plated Circle Flat Tag Pendant Link 13mm (2 pcs)

            Nunn Design Antiqued Gold Plated Circle Flat Tag Pendant Link 13mm (2 pcs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pieces.

                $6.29
            
             / Package | SKU: PND-6629

            
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .

             / Package | SKU: FEA-8226

Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads, 6mm Round, Black Jet (1 Strand)

            Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads, 6mm Round, Black Jet (1 Strand)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = Strand/25pc.

                $1.79
            
             / Package | SKU: BCP-3690

            
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .

             / Package | SKU: XTL-9078

Head Pins, with Ball Head 1.5 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (20 Pieces)

            Head Pins, with Ball Head 1.5 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (20 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.

                $3.29
            
             / Package | SKU: FHP-3020