Retired - Hammered Half Moon Earrings

Name: Retired - Hammered Half Moon Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E2079
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT E2079

Designer: Kat Silvia

Skill Level: Beginner

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If you are searching for jewelry that looks like you found it in a marketplace the world over, look no further. These silver plated stampings have a beautiful antiqued finish to bring out their hammered texture.

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.

Begin by opening the jump rings in the bar chain, removing five bars and discarding the jump rings, you will be using the 5mm 20g jump rings for this project.
Open one jump ring and attach one end of one bar to the hole on one side of the larger stamping. Close the jump ring.
Repeat on the other side of this stamping with another bar. This is the bottom of the earring. (See photo for reference)
Take one jump ring and attach two bars to the same ring. Before you close this jump ring, attach one earring hook to this jump ring. This will be the top of your earring. (See photo for reference)
To attach the center, take the smaller stamping blank and attach one jump ring to each hole in the stamping and close the jump ring.
Next, open one jump ring, attach it to the bar that is attached to the larger stamping, the jump ring that is on the smaller stamping, one more bar, and to the bar that is part of the top part of the earring. Close the jump ring.
Repeat on the other side to finish the earring.
All done!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

PND-09051 - Antiqued Silver Plated Blank Stamping, Hammered 2-Hole Semicircle 8.5x18.5mm, 2 Pieces, Antiqued Silver
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

PND-09042 - Antiqued Silver Plated Blank Stamping, Hammered 2-Hole Semicircle 14.5x32.5mm, 2 Pieces, Antiqued Silver
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

CHA-08030 - Antiqued Silver Finish Bulk Chain, Long Bar Links 19mm, 1 Foot
Project uses 1 Foot. You will need 1 package.

FJR-5253 - Antiqued Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (50)
Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FEA-3038 - Antiqued Silver Plated Sleek Tapered Round Earring Hooks (10)
Project uses 2 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

Additional Information

Ingredients

PND-09051, PND-09042, CHA-08030, FJR-5253, FEA-3038,

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.