Victorian Angel Earrings (Reboot)

PROJECT E708
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Intermediate
Let these pretty Victorian style angel earrings bring you happiness and joy this holiday season. Their silver, brass, and ivory color palette is elegantly subdued and will look lovely paired with a variety of festive outfits.
Reboot: We have updated this project using lovely PRESTIGE white pearls and a slightly different "crown."
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.

Don't forget to double these instructions to make your matched pair of earrings! You will also need a paint brush for this project.
  1. Start by mixing 1 drop of silver color Vintaj metallic patina paint with 2 drops of Vintaj glaze. Paint the mixture onto your angel wings, bead cap, and Vintaj emblazonry filigree. For the filigree, paint a heavier coat near the base and then gradually use less paint until you are not using any at all up towards the top. Let dry.
  2. Take your Vintaj relief block and use it to gently buff your angel wings, bead cap, and filigree - removing some of the paint and exposing the shiny brass below.
  3. Place onto an eye pin 1 Austrian crystal 8mm round faux pearl in ivory, the painted angel wings, 1 Austrian crystal 5mm round faux pearl in ivory, and 1 painted bead cap (pointing away from the bead so it forms a crown). Create a simple wire loop after the bead cap and snip off excess wire with flush cutters.
  4. Open the loop at the base of your earring hook and link it to the simple loop you created in the previous step. Close the loop.
  5. Open the eye pin loop at the base of your angel and connect it to the top filigree hole on your painted filigree. Close the loop back up.
  6. Happy Holidays!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • SWP-8045 - Austrian Crystal, 5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 8mm, 25 Pieces, Ivory
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWP-5045 - Austrian Crystal, 5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 5mm, 50 Pieces, Ivory
    Project uses 2 pieces. 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.

  • BMB-5707 - TierraCast Brass Oxide Finish Pewter Angel Wing Beads 21mm (2)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-6620 - Vintaj Natural Brass Classic French Ear Wire 20mm (2 Pair)
    Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package.

  • PND-7341 - Vintaj Natural Brass Emblazonry Filigree Charm 25.5mm (2)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • XTL-9074 - Vintaj Patina Opaque Permanent Ink - Nouveau Silver - 0.5 Ounce Bottle
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • XTL-9090 - Vintaj Mini Glaze - Metal Sealer And Patina Extender - 0.5 Ounce Bottle
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
  • XTL-2222 - Vintaj Metal Relief Block For Filing, Buffing & Sanding
Additional Information
Theme Vintage Look, Christmas, Christian Faith
Ingredients FEA-6620, FHP-5526, BMB-5722, PRES-5810-WHITE5, BMB-5707, PRES-5810-WHITE8, PND-7341, XTL-9090,

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.
Vintaj Natural Brass Classic French Ear Wire 20mm (2 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pairs.
$2.39 / Package | SKU: FEA-6620
Vintaj Natural Brass Head Pin, 1.5 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick (20 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$3.09 / Package | SKU: FHP-5526
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: BMB-5722
PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 5mm, White (1 Piece)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$0.18 / Package | SKU: PRES-5810-WHITE5
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: BMB-5707
PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 8mm, White (1 Piece)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$0.37 / Package | SKU: PRES-5810-WHITE8
Vintaj Natural Brass Emblazonry Filigree Charm 25.5mm (2 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pieces.
$4.17 / Package | SKU: PND-7341
Vintaj Mini Glaze - Metal Sealer And Patina Extender - 0.5 Ounce Bottle
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Bottle.
$5.89 / Package | SKU: XTL-9090
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.49 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
Vintaj Metal Relief Block For Filing, Buffing & Sanding

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