Retired - Pumpkin Patch Earrings

PROJECT E702
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Beginner
An essential part of any autumn gathering is a wonderfully fall-hued pumpkin! These earrings feature a vintage lucite orange rondelle in the perfect pumpkin shape accented by lucite leaves and a wire stem. Make these for yourself or as a gift!
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.

Don't forget to double these instructions to make your matched pair of earrings!
  1. Place one of your vintage lucite pumpkin rondelle beads onto a head pin.
  2. Cut a 6" length of brass colored craft wire. Now please watch the video How to Make Lucite Pumpkin Earrings to see how to add your leaves and wire curls.
  3. Make a simple wire loop right after he leaves and curls.
  4. Open the loop at the base of your earring hook and attach it to the simple wire loop from the step above. Close the loop.
  5. Happy Autumn!!!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BCP-4322 - Lucite Aspen Leaves Matte Peridot Bright Green Light Weight 16mm (4)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-4320 - Lucite Aspen Leaves Matte Emerald Green Light Weight 16mm (4)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • WCR-4207 - BeadSmith Non-Tarnish Antique Brass Color Craft Wire 24 Gauge - 20 Yards
    Project uses 12 inches. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-3063 - Antiqued Brass Ball And Coil Earring Hooks (50)
    Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-6302 - Antiqued Brass Head Pins 2 Inches/21 Gauge (X50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
Additional Information
Theme Halloween, Autumn
Ingredients BCP-4322, BCP-4320, WCR-4207, FEA-3063, FHP-6302,

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.
Lucite Aspen Leaves Matte Peridot Bright Green Light Weight 16mm (4 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4 Pieces.
$1.79 / Package | SKU: BCP-4322
Lucite Aspen Leaves Matte Emerald Green Light Weight 16mm (4 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4 Pieces.
$1.89 / Package | SKU: BCP-4320
The Beadsmith Non-Tarnish Vintage Bronze Color Craft Wire 24 Gauge - 20 Yards
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$7.25 / Package | SKU: WCR-4207
Earring Findings, Hook with Ball & Coil 20mm, Antiqued Brass (25 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.
$10.49 / Package | SKU: FEA-3063
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, Antiqued Brass (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$7.29 / Package | SKU: FHP-6302
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Tools and Other Supplies:

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

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