Retired - Clover Earrings

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.

1. Before beginning this project please watch out video showcasing ImpressArt Stamping Blanks and Metal Punches. In this video you will see the basic technique for punching your stampings.
2. Line up the shamrock punch on the stamping. Using the hammer, punch the metal in one motion.
3. Next to add the Patina, place a dab of paint on to a scrap piece of paper. You don't need much. Take your paint brush and add a little bit into the stamping impression. Dab the paint, then quickly wipe away with the paper towel.
4. Cut off about 4 inches of wire. Using your round nose pliers make a large (4mm approx.) loop to accommodate the hole of the stamping. Before completing the wrapped wire loop attach the stamping. Cut the excess wrap wire.
5. String on one bead, make another wrapped wire loop, but for this loop it only needs to accommodate the loop of the earring post before completing the wrap. Also this loop should be perpendicular to the one below it. Please see project photo for reference. Finish by adding an earring back.

• PND-9132 - ImpressArt Soft Strike Stamping Blanks, 14.3 x 11.3mm Drop Charm with 2mm Border, 1 Piece, Pewter
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.


• SPJD-38 - Green Candy Jade 6mm Round Beads / 15.5 Inch Strand
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• XTL-9065 - Vintaj Patina Opaque Permanent Ink - Jade Green - 0.5 Ounce Bottle
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• FEA-1065 - Silver Plated Stud Earrings Ball Post & Ring 6mm (10)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


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


• WCR-2430 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, 10 Yard Spool, Tarnish Resistant Silver
  Project uses 8 Inches. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-8204 - ImpressArt Metal Punch Stamp, 4 Leaf Clover 6mm (1/4 Inch), 1 Piece, Steel
• XTL-880 - ICE Resin, Angled Paint Brushes for ICED Enamels & Paper Sealant, 6 Pack
• XTL-6236 - ImpressArt Steel Stamping Block, Small Size with Rubber Feet 2x2, 1 Piece, Steel
• XTL-0277 - ImpressArt Brass Hammer For Metal Stamping - 1 Pound - 1 Piece
• XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
• XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
• XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers