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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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		s21566 Chain - Small Etched Cable Chain - Natural Brass (1 foot) (I used 7 inches for my bracelet.)	Price: $ 7.20 per 1 foot	In Stock
	Qty: 5	27802828-00 Glass Flowers - 10 x 12 mm Trumpet Lily - Rose Opal (1)	Price: $ 0.45 each	In Stock
		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 25 grams	In Stock
		27753011643223 Swarovski Elements Bead - 4 mm Faceted Bicone (5301) - Light Rose Satin (36) (I used these on both the earrings, and the bracelet. Total of 11 beads out of the package.)	Price: $ 9.50 per 36	In Stock
	Qty: 1	s14923 Vintaj - Bead Pod Toggle Bar - Natural Brass (1)	Price: $ 3.00 each	In Stock
	Qty: 1	s14809 Vintaj - Hammered Ring - Natural Brass (1)	Price: $ 2.40 each	In Stock
	Qty: 1	s14796 Vintaj - Key Charm - Natural Brass (1)	Price: $ 4.00 each	In Stock
	Qty: 1	s14795 Vintaj - Padlock Heart Charm - Natural Brass (1)	Price: $ 3.25 each	In Stock
	Qty: 2	s23937 Vintaj - 1.5 inch EYEpin - Natural Brass (20) (These were used to suspend the flowers from the earwires. The 'stamen' dangles were hung from the eye.)	Price: $ 4.00 per 20	In Stock
	Qty: 9	s14863 Vintaj - 2 inch Headpin - Natural Brass (20)	Price: $ 4.00 per 20	In Stock
	Qty: 4	s14739 Vintaj - 7 mm Filigree Bead Cap - Natural Brass (1)	Price: $ 0.75 each	In Stock
	Qty: 2	s14869 Vintaj - 7.25 mm Open Jumpring - Natural Brass (20)	Price: $ 5.00 per 20	In Stock
		s14839 Vintaj - Earring - Long Arched Ear Wires - Natural Brass (Pair)	Price: $ 3.60 per Pair	In Stock