Dancing Skeletons Earrings

As seen in the Rings & Things 2010 Spring Supplement
Created by: Amy Mickelson

2 #28-335-18 Lampwork flower skull beads, black/white
2 #44-148-1 Oval filigrees, white
1 #44-940-56-AS TierraCast® dancing señor charm, antiqued silver plate
1 #44-940-57-AS TierraCast dancing señorita charm, antiqued silver plate
2 #37-133-1 4.5mm round jump rings, white
1 pair #31-110 10mm flat-pad earring posts, surgical stainless steel
2 #60-302 10mm round adhesive dots
2 #33-235-1 Extra-secure nuts with plastic flange and rubber grip, white

Tools and supplies: Epoxy 330 adhesive (#60-230), chain-nose pliers, file (#69-048)

TIPS:
* The skull beads have a design on both sides. Carefully roughen one side of each bead with a file before gluing them to the filigrees.

* Once the glue cures, make the earrings in a flash using adhesive dots to attach the posts.

Design Alternative:: Instead of posts, make dangly earrings by attaching ear wires such as #34-223-1 to the top of the filigrees.

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Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet

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