Retired - World's Fair Earrings

PROJECT E2130
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Intermediate
Take a hot air balloon ride to see the world with these colorful nostalgic earrings.
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.

By following the instructions below you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring. You will also need a paper towel, a scrap of paper and blue painters tape for this project.
  1. For this project you may follow along the coloring seen in the photo or you may paint your own pattern.
  2. Cut off strips of the blue painters tape to match the sections of the balloon stamping. Using the blue painters tape, mark off every other section.
  3. Add a dab of cobalt blue Vintaj Patina to the scrap of paper. With your paint brush quickly dab the paint in to the stamping and wipe it away with the paper towel so that the color only gets in the grooves. You may repeat for more color. Once you have your desired color remove the blue tape and allow it to dry.
  4. Now you will repeat with the carnelian color for a striped look.
  5. Open the loop of the earring hook, same as you would a jump ring, and attach the loop of the stamping. Close the loop.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • PND-10061 - Antiqued Silver Plated Small Air Balloon Pendant Stamping 25x17mm (2)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • XTL-9064 - Vintaj Patina Opaque Permanent Ink - Cobalt Blue - 0.5 Ounce Bottle
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • XTL-1134 - Vintaj Patina, Opaque Permanent Ink For Metal, 0.5 Ounce, Carnelian
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-3091 - Antiqued Silver Plated Plated Fish Hook Earring Hooks (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-880 - ICE Resin, Angled Brushes for ICED Enamels & Paper Sealant, 6 Pack
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
Additional Information
Theme Summer, Boho
Ingredients XTL-9064, FEA-3091,
Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: XTL-9064
Earring Findings, Fish Hook Ear Wire 15x15mm, Antiqued Silver Plated (25 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.
$5.59 / Package | SKU: FEA-3091
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
/ Package | SKU: XTL-5700

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