Retired - The Betty Earrings

PROJECT E759
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Beginner
These very 'girly' earrings are as fun to wear as they are to make. The sweet bow dangling from a pretty pearl makes for a whimsical design.
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 snipping the head off an antique copper head pin. Create a simple wire loop where the head was, thus creating an eye pin. Place onto this eye pin 1 bead cap facing upwards, 1 Austrian crystal 14mm faux pearl in rose peach, and another bead cap facing downwards. Create a simple wire loop after the bead cap.
  2. Cut a length of chain 7 links long. Open one of the simple wire loops from the step above (the same way you would open a jump ring) and slip the end chain link onto this loop. Close the loop back up.
  3. On the other end of your chain open and link a jump ring. Before closing the jump ring also link onto it the loop at the top of your bow charm. Close the jump ring.
  4. At the top of your earring open the simple wire loop and link onto this the loop at the base of your earring hook. Close the loop.
  5. Enjoy!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • CHA-9675 - Antiqued Copper Plated Curb Chain 4mm Bulk By The Foot
    Project uses 2 inches. You will need 1 package.

  • SWP-2492 - Austrian crystal Faux Pearls, 5811 Large Hole Round Beads, 14mm, 2 Pieces, Rose Peach
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-3990 - TierraCast Antiqued Copper Plated Lead-Free Pewter Clover Bead Caps 9mm (4)
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-3018 - Genuine Antiqued Copper Fish Hook Earring Hooks 16mm (24)
    Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-3086 - Antiqued Copper Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-1048 - Genuine Antiqued Copper Head Pins 22 Gauge 2 Inches (24)
    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
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
Additional Information
Theme Vintage Look
Ingredients BMB-3990, FEA-3018, FHP-1048,

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.
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: BMB-3990
Genuine Antiqued Copper Fish Hook Earring Hooks 16mm (24 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
$4.99 / Package | SKU: FEA-3018
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick Antiqued Copper (24 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 24 Pieces.
$3.39 / Package | SKU: FHP-1048
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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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