Retired - Skull Clip-On Earrings

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1. Remember to double these directions to make your matched set of earrings.
2. Begin this project by putting on your safety goggles, and using your household wire cutters, snip off the button shank as close to the back, flat-side of the button as possible (related video: How to Remove a Button Shank). You will most likely not be able to remove the entire shank, but just part of it.
3. Using your diamond file, carefully file down the remaining shank remnant on the back of your button. I found it easiest to turn the button upside down and cradle it in a tea towel, this helped me hold onto the button better and also helped with the filing. Keep sanding it down until you have a smooth back side to the button without any remnant of the shank remaining.
4. Place a dab of E6000 on the glue-on tab of one of your clip-on earrings. Center and press this onto the backside of your button. Make sure that the orientation of the clip-on earring matches up to the orientation on the skull.
5. Let dry!

• FEA-6568 - Silver Plated Clip On Earring Findings W/ 15mm Pad For Gluing (3 Pairs)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• XTL-1054 - E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-0102 - 10 Piece 4 Inch Precision Diamond Needle File Set
• XTL-0170 - Eurotool Clear Safety Glasses With Dark Blue Adjustable Frame