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 silver plated mini flat tags with the lotus metal punch.
- Apply some opalite Vintaj patina to the stamping and use a paper towel to wipe away the excess. Allow to dry.
- Place a green iris fire polish bead onto an eye pin. Create a simple wire loop after the bead and bend the two loops so that they face perpendicular directions.
- Open one of the loops and hang the flat tag; close the loop.
- Open the other loop and attach it to the antique silver plated leverback earring hook; close the loop.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- PND-6105 - Nunn Design Antiqued Silver Plated Mini Flat Tag Pendant 10x17mm (2)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-8227 - Nunn Design Antiqued Silver Plated Leverback Earring Findings 18mm - 2 Pair
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BCP-3656 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 6mm Round Green Iris (25)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XTL-9069 - Vintaj Patina Opaque Permanent Ink - Purple Opalite - 0.5 Ounce Bottle
Project uses 1 bottle. You will need 1 package.
- FHP-6260 - Silver Plated Open Eye Pins 21 Gauge 1.5 Inch (x50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
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