These dainty (1-1/8") charms are metal, that I have primed, painted, and antiqued with a brown glaze. The finish on them varies since each was hand done. Some slightly darker or heavier than others, all over a base of flat white.

Here are some tips from my blog on creating with these elements:
http://karlascottage.typepad.com/karlascottage/2013/09/how-to-make-a-3-d-collaged-charm.html