Retired - Dazzling Austrian Crystal Christmas Tree Earrings

PROJECT E850
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Beginner
These modern looking Christmas earrings are the perfect accessory for all your holiday parties. They feature sparkling Christmas trees that have been made out of Austrian crystal margarita beads which have then been suspended from gold filled kite links and earring hooks.
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. To make these earrings, please watch the video: How to Make the Dazzling Austrian crystal Christmas Tree Earrings.
  2. In the video you will learn how to make these earrings from start to finish. You will learn how to create wrapped wire loops as well as how to open and close jump rings.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • SWC-9816 - Austrian Crystal, 3700 Flower Margarita Beads 12mm, 4 Pieces, Crystal Vitrail Medium UNF
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWC-8704 - Austrian Crystal, 3700 Flower Margarita Beads 10mm, 6 Pieces, Vitrail Medium
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWC-8504 - Austrian Crystal, 3700 Flower Margarita Beads 8mm, 12 Pieces, Vitrail Medium
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWC-9704 - Austrian Crystal, 3700 Flower Margarita Beads 6mm, 12 Pieces, Vitrail Medium
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWBB-13580 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 3mm, 25 Pieces, Scarlet
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWC-2408 - Austrian Crystal, 5601 Cube Beads 4mm, 10 Pieces, Crystal Golden Shadow
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-2521 - 14K Gold Filled Head pins 24 Ga./2 Inches (X10)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-03045 - 14K Gold Filled Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge (10)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCO-097 - Kite Shaped Drop Open Frame Link, with Two Rings 44x21mm, 1 Piece, 14K Gold Filled
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

  • FEA-010 - V-Shaped French Ear Wire, with Loop 36x17.5mm, 2 Pieces, 14K Gold Filled
    Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5520 - Lindstrom EX Series - Flush Cutter Pliers 5 Inches Long
  • XTL-5032 - Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
  • XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
Additional Information
Theme Christmas
Ingredients FHP-2521, FJR-03045, FEA-010,
Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

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.
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 24 Gauge Thick, 14K Gold FIlled (10 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pieces.
$15.29 / Package | SKU: FHP-2521
14K Gold-Filled Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge (10 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pieces.
$7.29 / Package | SKU: FJR-03045
V-Shaped French Ear Wire, with Loop 36x17.5mm 14K Gold-Filled, (1 Pair)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Pair.
$5.09 / Package | SKU: FEA-010
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020

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