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By following the instructions below you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
- To see how to complete this project from start to finish, please watch our video: How to Wire Wrap a Coin Bead Inside a Bead Frame. In this video you will see how to use 28 gauge wire to wrap a coin bead in a frame of Miyuki seed beads then finish the design by wire wrapping it to a beadable teardrop frame.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- BCP-0515 - Czech Glass Beads, Coin with Aster 12mm, 1 Strand, Red Opaline with Dark Bronze Wash, by Raven's Journey
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- DMRR-MIX23 - Miyuki Round Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 8.5 Gram Tube, #MIX23 Heavy Metals Mix
Project uses 56 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- PNT-387 - Beadable Open Frame Link, Teardrop 26x17mm, 4 Pieces, Gold Tone
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-503 - Earring Post, Textured Circle with Punched Hole 10mm, 2 Pairs, Gold Plated
Project uses 1 Pair. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-1017 - Earring Backs, Hypo Allergenic Bullet Clutch with Pad 7x11mm, 25 Pairs, Gold Tone
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- WCR-2832 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 28 Gauge Thick, 15 Yard Spool, Gold Color
Project uses 1 Spool. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5250 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (100)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-0021 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Round Nose Jeweller's Pliers
- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire (1 Piece)
- XTL-0023 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Bent Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
- XTL-0074 - Eurotool Nylon Jaw Pliers Chain Nose- For Scratch-Free Wire Work