Instructions

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By following the instructions below, you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
  1. Begin by sliding your vintage bead onto a gold plated head pin.
  2. Next, create a wrapped wire loop with your round nose pliers. Snip off any excess wire with your flush cutters.
  3. Open the loop on your gold plated earring hook (how you would a jump ring ring) and slide it onto the loop on your simple wire loop and close.
  4. That's it!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FEA-3020 - 22K Gold Plated Fish Hook Earring Hooks (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-5219 - 22K Gold Plated Head Pins - 2 Inches Long/24 Gauge Wide (50 Pieces)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BPL-1166 -
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
Additional Information
Theme Special Occasion
Ingredients FEA-3020, FHP-5219,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
Earring Findings, Fish Hook Ear Wire 15x15mm, Gold Plated (25 Pairs)
Earring Findings, Fish Hook Ear Wire 15x15mm, Gold Plated (25 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.
$6.60 / Package | SKU: FEA-3020
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 24 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 24 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$2.74 / Package | SKU: FHP-5219
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Xuron Micro-Shear Flush Cutter Pliers - Cuts Up To 18 Gauge Wire (1mm) Thick, (1 Piece)
Xuron Micro-Shear Flush Cutter Pliers - Cuts Up To 18 Gauge Wire (1mm) Thick, (1 Piece)
$20.37 / Package | SKU: XTL-5600
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
$4.71 / Package | SKU: XTL-5511
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$7.77 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

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