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Don't forget to double these instructions to make your matched pair of earrings! You will also need a paint brush for this project.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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