New Bloom Earrings

Name: New Bloom Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E7050
Availability: InStock

PROJECT E7050

Designer: Rachel Zaimont

Skill Level: Intermediate

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A petite TierraCast floral charm with artisan appeal forms the focal point of these elegant spring earrings. Bright dabs of Vintaj patina ensure that this project is anything but a wallflower.

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.

In addition to the materials listed, you will also need some paper towels to complete this project. By following the instructions below you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.

To begin, please watch our video on how to use Vintaj patina. Set out 1 TierraCast floral charm on your work surface.
Pour out a little bit of the jade green patina onto your work surface. Using a dry paintbrush, dab the patina into the etched stem and leaves of the floral charm. Quickly blot away the excess patina with a paper towel. Wait a few minutes for the patina to dry.
Pour out a little bit of the pink petalite patina onto your work surface. Using another dry paintbrush, dab the patina into the etched flower bloom on the floral charm. Quickly blot away the excess patina with a paper towel. Wait about an hour for the patina to completely dry.
Using flat nose pliers, open the loop of 1 earring hook the same way you would open a jump ring. Slide on the hole at the top of the floral charm. Close the loop.
Enjoy your earrings!

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

PND-0250 - TierraCast Charm, Drop Flora 9.5x14mm, 1 Piece, Brass Oxide Finish
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

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

XTL-1131 - Vintaj Patina, Opaque Permanent Ink For Metal, 0.5 Ounce, Petalite
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

FEA-6640 - Vintaj Natural Brass Round Loop Ear Wire 25mm (2 Pair)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-880 - ICE Resin, Angled Paint Brushes for ICED Enamels & Paper Sealant, 6 Pack
XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

Additional Information

Ingredients

PND-0250, XTL-9065, XTL-1131, FEA-6640,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Altering Metal 101: Altering Metal Components for Jewelry Making
Mixed Media 101: Creating Mixed Media Jewelry
Vintaj Patina Mixing Color Chart

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.

TierraCast Charm, Drop Flora 9.5x14mm, Brass Oxide Finish (1 Piece)

            TierraCast Charm, Drop Flora 9.5x14mm, Brass Oxide Finish (1 Piece)
        
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.

                $0.98
            
             / Package | SKU: PND-0250

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

             / Package | SKU: XTL-9065

Vintaj Patina, Opaque Permanent Ink For Metal, Petalite (0.5 Ounce)

            Vintaj Patina, Opaque Permanent Ink For Metal, Petalite (0.5 Ounce)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 0.5 Ounce.

                $6.59
            
             / Package | SKU: XTL-1131

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Vintaj Natural Brass Round Loop Ear Wire 25mm (2 Pairs)

            Vintaj Natural Brass Round Loop Ear Wire 25mm (2 Pairs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pairs.

                $2.69
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-6640