New Bloom Earrings

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1. To begin, please watch our video on how to use Vintaj patina. Set out 1 TierraCast floral charm on your work surface.
2. Pour out a little bit of the jade green patina onto your work surface. Using a dry paintbrush, dab the patina into the etched stem and leaves of the floral charm. Quickly blot away the excess patina with a paper towel. Wait a few minutes for the patina to dry.
3. Pour out a little bit of the pink petalite patina onto your work surface. Using another dry paintbrush, dab the patina into the etched flower bloom on the floral charm. Quickly blot away the excess patina with a paper towel. Wait about an hour for the patina to completely dry.
4. Using flat nose pliers, open the loop of 1 earring hook the same way you would open a jump ring. Slide on the hole at the top of the floral charm. Close the loop.
5. Enjoy your earrings!

• PND-0250 - TierraCast Charm, Drop Flora 9.5x14mm, 1 Piece, Brass Oxide Finish
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.


• XTL-9065 - Vintaj Patina Opaque Permanent Ink - Jade Green - 0.5 Ounce Bottle
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• XTL-1131 - Vintaj Patina, Opaque Permanent Ink For Metal, 0.5 Ounce, Petalite
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• FEA-6640 - Vintaj Natural Brass Round Loop Ear Wire 25mm (2 Pair)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-880 - ICE Resin, Angled Paint Brushes for ICED Enamels & Paper Sealant, 6 Pack
• XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose