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By following the instructions below, you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
- Take your Vintaj relief block and gently sand the Vintaj pendant to expose some of the brighter brass below. Use a hole punch plier to punch a hole in the bottom tip of the pendant. Refer to the photo for placement.
- Next add a paint splatter effect to your Vintaj pendant. You will do this by placing a small amount of each color of patina on a scrap piece of paper or plastic baggie. Lightly dip your paint brush into one color and then dab it randomly on the pendant. I chose to only paint below the arcing detail but you can paint wherever you desire. You do not need to let the first color dry before going onto the second. Next dab the second color on your pendant. You want it to be a bit messy and you also want to see some of the brass below. Let dry for 20 minutes once you are done.
- Open a jump ring and link it through the hole you previously punched as well as your Zola Elements charm. Close the jump ring.
- Onto an eye pin place a bead cap facing up, a wood bead, and a bead cap facing down. Create a simple wire loop after the last bead cap.
- Open one of the loops from the previous step and link it to the Vintaj pendant. Close the loop. Open the other loop and link it to the earring hook. Close the loop.
- Enjoy!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- FEA-106 - Nunn Design Earring Findings, Open Oval Hoop Ear Wire with Loop 15.5x44mm, 1 Pair, Antiqued Gold
Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-08017 - Nunn Design Bead Caps, 9mm Etched Daisy Design, 4 Pieces, Antiqued Gold
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BWD-1029 - EuroWood Natural Wood Beads, Round 8mm Diameter, 100 Pieces, White
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XTL-9089 - Vintaj Patina, Opaque Permanent Ink For Metal, 0.5 Ounce Bottle, White Gold
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FHP-5526 - Vintaj Natural Brass Open Eye Pins 21 Gauge 1.5 Inches (20)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XTL-9083 - Vintaj Patina Opaque Permanent Ink - Emerald Green - 0.5 Ounce Bottle
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- PND-7577 - Vintaj Natural Brass Native Adornment Stamping Pendant 30x36mm (1)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.
- FJR-2069 - Nunn Design Antiqued 24kt Gold Plated Open Jump Rings Etched 6.5mm 17 Gauge (10)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- PZE-169 - Zola Elements Charm, Evergreen Teardrop 7x15mm, 2 Pieces, Antiqued Gold Tone
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-7213 - BeadSmith Simply Modern Series, Round Nose Pliers, 4.75 Inches Long
- XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
- XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-0061 - Eurotool EuroPunch 1.8mm Round Hole Punch Pliers For Bottle Caps
- XTL-880 - ICE Resin, Angled Paint Brushes for ICED Enamels & Paper Sealant, 6 Pack
- XTL-2222 - Vintaj Metal Relief Block For Filing, Buffing & Sanding
- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece