Dinner Then Dancing

Formal Drop Earrings in Black and Red

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueTwo-Part Epoxy Clay

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size1 3/4 Inches

When you're creating a pavÃƒÂ© look with epoxy clay and flatbacks, try to place them methodically and as close together as possible for maximum sparkle and a professional finish. author signature

Sweet, chic style sets these earrings apart. Each set displays dramatic sparkle and romantic details. As the name implies, they're perfect for dinner, dancing and everything in between Learn how to make these earrings and wear them for any kind of special occasion.

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Black Bow Earrings

Fill the Nunn Design gold-plated pewter mini ornate circle bezel earring post with black epoxy clay. Make sure the epoxy clay creates a dome shape within the bezel.

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Cover the surface of the epoxy clay with the rose enhanced Jet flatbacks in sizes SS5, SS7 and SS9. Allow the epoxy clay to cure.

Make a small bow out of the WireLace 6mm ribbon in black. Stitch through the center of the bow with some thread to prevent the bow from coming undone. The ends of WireLace might unravel. To prevent this, create a hem at the ends of the bow. Fold over the ends of the bow tails and dab the folded edge with Gem-Tac. Allow to dry and trim any excess WireLace.

Cut a three-inch length of the 14K/20 gold-filled round wire. Attach the 14mm Jet heart pendant to the end of the wire by creating a wrapped loop. Attach the other end of the wire to the earring by creating a simple loop. Sew your WireLace bow to the wrapped section of the wire above the heart pendant. Repeat steps one through four to create the other earring. ,

Siam Earrings

Fill the Nunn Design gold-plated pewter mini ornate circle bezel earring post with ruby epoxy clay. Make sure the epoxy clay creates a dome shape within the bezel. Cover the surface with rose enhanced Siam flatbacks in sizes SS5, SS9 and SS12 and allow the epoxy clay to cure.

Thread a 3mm Siam faceted round onto a gold-filled 2-inch head pin, followed by a Nunn Design antique gold-plated pewter faceted elongated teardrop bead and a 4mm Siam faceted round. Attach this dangle to the earring by creating a wrapped loop. Repeat steps five and six to create the other earring.

List of Components:
Nunn Design Gold-Plated Pewter Mini Ornate Circle Bezel Earring Post (EAR-0120, qty 4)
2058 SS5 Rose Enhanced Flatback Jet (2058-JET5, qty 24)
2058 SS7 Rose Enhanced Flatback Jet (2058-JET7, qty 48)
2058 SS9 Rose Enhanced Flatback Jet (2058-JET9, qty 2)
6228 14mm Heart Pendant - Jet (6228-JET14, qty 2)
WireLace Ribbon 6mm Black, 1 Yd (STRNG-0215, qty 1)
2058 SS5 Rose Enhanced Flatback Siam (2058-SIA5, qty 12)
2058 SS9 Rose Enhanced Flatback Siam (2058-SIA9, qty 24)
2058 SS12 Rose Enhanced Flatback Siam (2058-SIA12, qty 14)
Nunn Design Antique Gold-Plated Pewter Faceted Elongated Teardrop Bead (BEAD-3172, qty 2)
5000 3mm Faceted Round Siam (5000-SIA3, qty 2)
5000 4mm Faceted Round Siam (5000-SIA4, qty 2)
Gold-Filled 2-Inch Head Pin (GF-HP200-020, qty 2)

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Crystal Katana Rhinestone-Crystal Pick Up Tool

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Nymo D Bobbin Black

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Gem-Tac Permanent Adhesive 4 fl oz.

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PRESTIGE 5000 4mm Faceted Round Bead Siam - Min Qty 4

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