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by: Jennifer Tough

I have to admit, I'm always inspired by the Vintaj line. I used to be such a snob when it came to beads. At one time, I would only ever consider using precious metals, semi precious stones, handmade glass beads, and well - you get the idea. Lately, I've become completely enamored with copper, brass, mixed media, and steampunk to name but a few. 

I also like to malleability of brass stampings. You can bend, fold, and easily otherwise manipulate these to your hearts content. The earrings feature two stacked bead caps atop the flower. One is folded up to create a stacked petal effect. The headpins were purposely bent in a willy nilly fashion. I love the effect, and I think these are my favourite earrings to date.

The bracelet is a little more simplistic, but I needed to make something to accompany the fabulous earrings :-)

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	Qty: 4	s14739 Bead Cap - 7mm Filigree Bead Cap - Natural Brass	Price: $ 0.75 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
		s21566 Chain - Small Etched Cable Chain - Natural Brass (1 foot) (I used 7 inches for my bracelet.)	Price: $ 7.32 per	In Stock
	Qty: 1	s14796 Charm - Key Charm - Natural Brass	Price: $ 4.00 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
		s14839 Earring - Long Arched Earwires - Natural Brass (Pair)	Price: $ 2.89 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
	Qty: 5	27802828-00 Glass Flower Beads Trumpet Lily - 10x12mm - Rose Opal	Price: $ 0.45 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
		tb8rpf2120 Japanese Seedbeads - 8/0 Toho Seedbeads - Gilt-Lined Baby Pink Opal [Permanent Finish] (I used only a very small quantity of these. The bar part of the toggle in the bracelet is filled with them. I also used 1 on one of t he flower dangles on the bracelet.)	Price: $ 4.80 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
	Qty: 2	s14869 Jump Rings Open - 7.25mm - Natural Brass (20)	Price: $ 4.12 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
		27753011643223 Swarovski Bead - 4mm Faceted Bicone (5301/5328) - Light Rose Satin (36) (I used these on both the earrings, and the bracelet. Total of 11 beads out of the package.)	Price: $ 7.94 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
	Qty: 1	s14923 Vintaj - Bead Pod Toggle Bar - Natural Brass	Price: $ 3.00 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
	Qty: 1	s14809 Vintaj - Hammered Ring - Natural Brass	Price: $ 2.40 per	In Stock
	Qty: 1	s14795 Vintaj - Padlock Heart Charm - Natural Brass	Price: $ 3.25 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
	Qty: 2	s23937 Vintaj - 1.5in EYEpin - Natural Brass (20) (These were used to suspend the flowers from the earwires. The 'stamen' dangles were hung from the eye.)	Price: $ 3.21 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
	Qty: 9	s14863 Vintaj - 2in Headpin - Natural Brass (20)	Price: $ 2.85 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.