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Metal Feather Earrings
by Ali on 09/28/17
About this design:
These new paddle focals are fantastic for making a quick embellished necklace or a great pair of earrings. I decided to make earrings but added a little color using Vintaj Patina Inks.
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On Sep 28, 2017 at 3:36 pm #
ClovisakaLois says:Such a pretty project! Love the earrings!
On Sep 28, 2017 at 4:15 pm #
Jean C says:Very striking earrings!
On Sep 28, 2017 at 6:06 pm #
Fresh Baked says:What great components and so inexpensive! It would take me hours of measuring, cutting, forging, filing and sanding to make these. Love the metal paint colors!
On Sep 28, 2017 at 7:27 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Beautiful and no one needs to know that you didn’t do the long tedious part, but the fun coloring and putting together!
On Sep 29, 2017 at 10:51 pm #
Moogie says:I love the colors you chose & I especially love the fact that you actually thought to color the metal!! It takes that cute focal to a way higher level. Thanks for sharing your brilliant idea!
On Sep 29, 2017 at 10:53 pm #
Moogie says:Oops, I meant earrings, not focal. It’s hard for me to grasp sizes on screen
On Sep 30, 2017 at 7:54 am #
kye says:What a great idea! I’m going to have to check out the Vintaj Patina inks.
On Oct 04, 2017 at 2:32 pm #
Beadelish says:Very pretty. I love the colors!
On Oct 19, 2017 at 4:19 pm #
Wing D says:Which color is the patina? It looks like you used more than one.
On Oct 26, 2017 at 4:21 pm #
K Batts says:Can’t wait to give these a try
On Aug 04, 2018 at 11:20 am #
Maribeth B says:I love all your jewelry but would like to make chokers with slide on charms. Where did you purchase those ? I loved them.
On Feb 23, 2019 at 5:08 pm #
mmartinez6313 says:Love this look. I’d like to know how you got the paint on without touching the other bars?
Thanks
On May 29, 2020 at 8:13 am #
Maggies Mom says:Fun!