Retired - Cape Cod Earrings

PROJECT E2142
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Intermediate
Classic yet playful, these Austrian crystal Starfish earrings have a fun color scheme while evoking memories of warm weather soirees.
Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

By following the instructions below you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
  1. Begin by opening one 5mm jump ring and attach the starfish pendant to it. Close the jump ring and set this piece aside.
  2. Open one 5mm jump ring and attach one bicone pendant to it. Close the jump ring and set this piece aside. Repeat twice more.
  3. Take one head pin and string on one 4mm round bead. Make a wrapped wire loop and set this piece aside. Repeat this step three more times.
  4. Now open one 4mm jump ring and attach it to the jump ring on the starfish pendant, close the jump ring.
  5. Open one 4mm jump ring and attach it to the jump ring on to the last jump ring you added and to one 4mm round wrapped wire loop dangle. Close the jump ring.
  6. Open one 4mm jump ring and attach it to the jump ring on to the last jump ring you added and to one bicone pendant dangle. Close the jump ring.
  7. Open one 4mm jump ring and attach it to the jump ring on to the last jump ring you added and to one 4mm round wrapped wire loop dangle. Close the jump ring.
  8. Open one 4mm jump ring and attach it to the jump ring on to the last jump ring you added and to one bicone pendant dangle. Close the jump ring.
  9. Open one 4mm jump ring and attach it to the jump ring on to the last jump ring you added and to one 4mm round wrapped wire loop dangle. Close the jump ring.
  10. Open one 4mm jump ring and attach it to the jump ring on to the last jump ring you added and to one bicone pendant dangle. Close the jump ring.
  11. Open one 4mm jump ring and attach it to the jump ring on to the last jump ring you added and to one 4mm round wrapped wire loop dangle and one earring finding. Close the jump ring.
  12. All done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • SWC-8456 - Austrian Crystal, 6721 Starfish Pendant, 16mm, 1 Piece, Peridot
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

  • SWC-33096 - Austrian Crystal, 6301 Bicone Beads 6mm, 10 Pieces, Dark Indigo
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWC-04565 - Austrian Crystal, 5000 Round Beads 4mm, 12 Pieces, Yellow Opal
    Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-3084 - Silver Plated French Wire Earring Hooks 16mm (25 Pairs)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5150 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (x100)
    Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-3911 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 20 Gauge (50)
    Project uses 16 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-5320 - Silver Plated Head Pins 2 Inches Long/22 Gauge (X50)
    Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • 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
Additional Information
Theme Summer
Ingredients FEA-3084, FJR-5150, FJR-3911, FHP-5320,

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, French Wire Hooks 16mm, Silver Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.
$2.99 / Package | SKU: FEA-3084
Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (100 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$3.39 / Package | SKU: FJR-5150
Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 20 Gauge (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$2.25 / Package | SKU: FJR-3911
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, Silver Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$3.49 / Package | SKU: FHP-5320
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.49 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

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