Do you love the look of big statement earrings, but don’t love the weight and tugging on your ears? This is exactly how I feel too! Today I will show you that big earrings do not have to be heavy.  These Grand Victorian Statement Earrings are lightweight and can be made in less than 5 minutes! Yes that is right, gorgeous earrings that are simple and quick. I hope you enjoy this tutorial….Lisa

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Supplies:

• 2   Rosa Brass Filigree Stampings 59mm
• 2   Filigree Drops
• 2   Flat Earwires
• 4   Jumprings 4mm
• 2   Eyepins 1.5”
• 12” Fine Chain
• 4   Seed Beads 6/0 Topaz
• 2   Seed Beads 6/0 Taupe Picasso
• 2   Resin Rose Flower 20mm Taupe

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Other Supplies:

E6000 Glue

Tools:

Round Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
Flat Nose Pliers (2 Sets)
Cutters
Metal Hole Punch
File

Material Source:

Metal: Trinity Brass Co.
Beads/Glue: Local/On-line Bead Store

Instructions:

1.  Using metal hole punch, punch holes in the filigree stamping as shown in Picture #A.  File away any rough edges.

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2.  Attach eyepin to loop on filigree drop.  Load beads onto eyepin in the following order: topaz, Picasso, topaz.  Trim and make a simple loop.  Attach to one of the punched holes on the filigree stamping.  This now becomes the bottom of the earring.

3.  Cut the chain into two 6” strips.  Open the jumpring and add end ring of one strip of chain.  Attach jumpring to filigree stamping as shown in Picture #A.  Repeat step for opposite side.

4.  Open ring on earwire and add to the top hole on the filigree stamping.

5.  Add a small amount of glue to the back of the rose flower and place in the center of the filigree stamping.  Set aside to dry.

Repeat all steps for second earrings.

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