How to make Watercolor Paper Earrings by Ross Barbera

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In this video I demonstrate my unique process on how to create Watercolor Paper Earrings. The process is based on the same method that I use to create "Watercolor Paper Pendants," and because they are very light weight you can freely experiment with their design and make them as large as you like. In my actual workshops, my students have lots of fun experimenting with designs and often make many different earring pairs during a three hour class.
Similar in structure to the watercolor paper pendant, the earrings employ the same paper layering process, and the main form of the earring is built from three layers of 140lb watercolor paper. After the initial form is created, a top layer is glued in place that has been painted with watercolors to create a tiny watercolor painting. I usually cover the back of the earrings with a decorative paper. I particularly like to use banana paper.