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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 paint brush and a paper towel for this project.
- Lay the Vintaj Vogue pendant with the patterned side up onto your work surface.
- Shake the Vintaj Patina bottle to mix the paint. Pour a little bit on to a work surface. Take your paint brush and paint the front of the pendant, making sure the paint gets into the grooves of the pendant.
- Quickly wipe off the paint with a dry paper towel. If you need to do a second coat do so now. Repeat and wipe off the pendant.
- Using the Vintaj metal relief block, buff lightly over the top of the pendant, revealing the leaf pattern.
- Use the Vintaj Metal sealant over the top and bottom of the pendant. Allow it to dry completely.
- Open one jump ring and attach it to the pendant and to one more jump ring. Close the jump ring.
- Open the loop of the earring finding and attach it to the second jump ring. Close the loop.
- All done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- FEA-6621 - Vintaj Vogue Earring Components, French Ear Wire 20x10mm, 6 Pieces, Raw Brass
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-07007 - Jump Rings, Open 5mm Diameter 20 Gauge, 100 Pieces, Raw Brass
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- PND-2232 - Vintaj Vogue Pendants, Patterned Leaf 35x22mm, 1 Piece, Raw Brass
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.
- XTL-1133 - Vintaj Patina, Opaque Permanent Ink For Metal, 0.5 Ounce, Chalcedony
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- XTL-9090 - Vintaj Mini Glaze - Metal Sealer And Patina Extender - 0.5 Ounce Bottle
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-2222 - Vintaj Metal Relief Block For Filing, Buffing & Sanding
- XTL-5511 - The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5514 - The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers