Retired - Ariel Earrings

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1. Cut off a strand of 4 wire wrapped rondelles from the chain which should be about 1 1/2 inches. Make sure that the end loops of your chain are in tact. Please refer to our video: How to Properly Cut Gemstone Chain. Set aside.
2. Please watch our video: How to Wire Wrap a Briolette. You will follow the second example in the video for how to wrap the pendant and create your wrapped wire loop. (Note that a briolette stone is typically side drilled while these pendants are front drilled. It is the same technique, you will just want to make sure that when you make your top loop it is facing the front side of the pendant.) Before you complete your top wrapped wire loop attach one end of the wire wrapped rondelle chain to the wire. Once you have threaded on the chain, continue with the wrap of the wrapped wire loop. Cut off any excess wire.
3. Onto the other end of the chain, attach the earring hook to the loop the same way you would a jump ring.
4. All done! Remember when you make your second earring be sure that the pendant is facing the right way to make the set. (Refer to photo)

• FEA-3025 - Silver Plated Long Elegant Earring Hooks (50)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• CHX-1062 - Mystic Purple Glass Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Chain 4mm Rondelles - By The Inch
  Project uses 3 inches. You will need 3 packages.


• BGL-9860 - Cultured Sea Glass, Large Eclipse Pendants 25x17mm, 1 Pair, Opaque Seafoam Green
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• WCR-2630 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 26 Gauge Thick, 15 Yard Spool, Tarnish Resistant Silver
  Project uses 4 feet. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
• XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
• XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers