Retired - Atacama Earrings

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1. Begin by using flush cutters to cut 3.25 inches of snake chain.
2. Onto your chain, string on the following beads: 5 silver, 1 drop, 2 silver, 1 drop, 2 silver, 1 drop, 2 silver, 1 drop, 2 silver, 1 drop, 5 silver.
3. Slide both ends of your chain into a crimp cord end bead, and crimp the bead.
4. Use pliers to gently open the loop at the base of your earring hook. Slide on the loop of the crimp cord end from the previous step, then close the loop of your earring hook. All done!

• BCP-228 - Czech Glass Beads, Teardrop 6x4mm, 25 Pieces, Etched Crystal Sliperit
  Project uses 10 beads. You will need 1 package.


• BCP-248 - True2 Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads, Faceted Round 2mm, 200 Pieces, Etched Crystal Full Chrome
  Project uses 36 beads. You will need 1 package.


• CHA-99912 - Antiqued Copper Plated Fine Snake Beading Chain 1mm Bulk By The Foot
  Project uses 6.5 inches. You will need 1 package.


• FCR-2319 - Sterling Silver Cord Ends / Crimp Beads With Loop 1.7mm x 2mm - 1mm Hole(10)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FEA-4025 - Bali Style 1 Ball Silver Plated Earring Hooks 21mm with 1.5mm Ball (50)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-5200 - Standard Size Beading Crimping Pliers (For 2x2mm & 2x1mm Crimp Beads)
• XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
• XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece