Retired - A Very Modern Christmas Earrings

PROJECT E778
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Beginner
Create a pair of modern wire Christmas tree earrings this holiday season using some colorful wire and a Wig Jig! With the ingredients in this project, you can actually make 5 complete pairs of earrings.
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 this earring, please watch the video: How to Make a Wig Jig Christmas Tree.
  2. Based upon what you learned in the video, make your wire Christmas tree. Set aside.
  3. Place one gold bicone onto a head pin. Create a simple wire loop after the bead.
  4. Open the simple wire loop you just made (the same way you would open a jump ring) and link this onto the bottom loop on your wire tree. Close the loop.
  5. Open the loop at the base of your earring hook and connect it to the top loop on your wire tree. Close the loop.
  6. Happy Holidays!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • WCR-2213 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 22 Gauge Thick, 8 Yard Spool, Christmas Green
    Project uses 24 inches. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-9027 - Green Color Brass - Head Pins 2 Inch 21 Gauge (25)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-9965 - Green Color Brass 15mm Fish Hook Earring Hooks (5 Pairs)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCZ-5610 - Preciosa Czech Crystal Beads 6mm Bicone 'Gold Aurum' (20)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-6070 - Wig Jig Delphi Clear Acrylic Jewelry Wire Wrapping Tool
  • XTL-6080 - Extra Pegs For Wig Jig Delphi/Cyclops/Centaur Jewelry Wire Wrap (20)
  • 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 Christmas
Ingredients WCR-2213, FHP-9027, FEA-9965, BCZ-5610,

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.
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Wig Jig
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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