Retired - Ammonite Earrings

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1. Cut 3 inches of 24 gauge wire, and make a wrapped wire loop on one end.
2. String on a nautilus shell bead, then make a wrapped wire loop on the opposite end.
3. Open the loop on your ear wire and latch on your wire wrapped bead, positioning the larger portion of the shell at the bottom.
4. Next, cut another 3 inches of 24 gauge wire, string on your smoky quartz briolette, and follow the video for how to wire wrap a briolette. Note: be sure to latch the wrapped wire loop of your briolette onto the wire wrapped shell bead before securing it closed.
5. Enjoy!

• BCP-1303 - Czech Pressed Glass Engraved Nautilus Shell - Hematite - 17 x 13mm (6)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• SPQS-20 - SMOKEY QUARTZ GEM GRADE AA BRIOLETTES 10x11mm / 4 Beads
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FEA-3092 - Gun Metal Plated Plated Fish Hook Earring Hooks (50)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• WCR-2441 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, 10 Yard Spool, Gunmetal/Hematite
  Project uses 12 inches. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
• XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
• XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex