A Touch of Elegance Earrings

Name: A Touch of Elegance Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: PROJ-JB-E0070
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT PROJ-JB-E0070

Designer: Julie Bean

Skill Level: Intermediate

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These classically pretty earrings feature a wire spiral across the largest pearl, affording an unexpected twist to this design.

Instructions

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Choose your favorite color pearl for this design!

Please begin this project by watching the video: How to Make a Decorative Wire Swirl on a Bead. This will show you how to make the main component to this design. Please make your 8mm pearl with a spiral.
Onto a head pin, place a 6mm pearl. Start to create a wrapped wire loop after the bead but before you do your wrappings, link it to one of the loops you made on the 8mm pearl with spiral. Now complete your wraps and trim off excess wire.
On the other end of the 8mm spiral bead, attach your earring hook via the little loop at the base (it opens and closes just like a jump ring).
Make your second earring the same way as the first. Enjoy!

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

WCR-2430 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, Tarnish Resistant Silver (10 Yard Spool)
Project uses 16 inches. You will need 1 package(s).

FEA-05012 - Earring Findings, Leverback with Fleur de Lis 17x10mm, Sterling Silver (1 Pair)
Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package(s).

FHP-5320 - Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, Silver Plated (50 Pieces)
Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

BCP-12083 - Dazzle It! Czech Glass Pearls, 6mm Round, White (1 Strand)
Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

PCC-5800 - Preciosa Crystal Nacre Pearl, Round 8mm, White (20 Pieces)
Project uses piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-5032 - The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire (1 Piece)
XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers

Additional Information

Theme	Bridal
Ingredients	WCR-2430, FEA-05012, FHP-5320, BCP-12083, PCC-5800,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.

Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, Tarnish Resistant Silver (10 Yard Spool)

            Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, Tarnish Resistant Silver (10 Yard Spool)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $7.49
            
             / Package | SKU: WCR-2430

Earring Findings, Leverback with Fleur de Lis 17x10mm, Sterling Silver (1 Pair)

            Earring Findings, Leverback with Fleur de Lis 17x10mm, Sterling Silver (1 Pair)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Pair.

                $5.59
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-05012

Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, Silver Plated (50 Pieces)

            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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Dazzle It! Czech Glass Pearls, 6mm Round, White (1 Strand)

            Dazzle It! Czech Glass Pearls, 6mm Round, White (1 Strand)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Strand.

                $2.59
            
             / Package | SKU: BCP-12083

Sold out

Preciosa Crystal Nacre Pearl, Round 8mm, White (20 Pieces)

            Preciosa Crystal Nacre Pearl, Round 8mm, White (20 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.

                $5.85
            
             / Package | SKU: PCC-5800