Retired - Audrey Earrings

Name: Retired - Audrey Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E2176
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT E2176

Designer: Kat Silvia

Skill Level: Intermediate

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This gorgeous Sterling silver tear drop provides the perfect frame for these Helix cut Austrian crystal beads. Showcase your favorite beads with this elegant special occasion style.

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.

Take one head pin and string on one bicone bead, followed by one bead aligner facing up, one helix bead, and the other bead aligner facing down to capture the bead. Finally string on one bicone bead and make a simple wire loop.
Take one head pin and cut off the head. Then turn this head pin into an eye pinhead pin into an eye pin by making a simple wire loop at one end. String on one bicone bead, make a simple wire loop.
Next open the loop on top of headpin with the beads on it (same as you would a jump ring), and attach it to the eye pin with the bead on it. Close the loop.
Move to the other side of the eye pin, open the loop and attach it to the loop of the earring finding that is inside the teardrop shape. Close the loop.
Open the loop end of the earring finding and thread it on to the top loop of the teardrop frame by going over the back side of the earring hook. Once the earring hook is settled, close the loop.

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

SWBI-1496 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Amethyst
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

SWBB-5009 - Austrian Crystal, 5928 BeCharmed Helix European Style Lg Hole Bead 14mm, 1 Pc, Amethyst
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

FEA-012 - French Ear Wire, with 1.5mm Ball End 27x11mm, 4 Pieces, Sterling Silver
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BMB-227 - TierraCast White Bronze Plated Lead-Free Pewter Classic Pandora Bead Aligners 7mm (4)
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FCO-099 - Teardrop Shaped Open Frame Link, with Two Rings 43x26mm, 1 Piece, Sterling Silver
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

FHP-02320 - Sterling Silver Head Pins 22 Gauge 2 Inches (10)
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-3313 - BeadSmith Casual Comfort, Flush Cutter with PVC Handle, 1 Piece
XTL-3311 - BeadSmith Casual Comfort, Round Nose Pliers with PVC Handle, 1 Piece
XTL-3310 - BeadSmith Casual Comfort, Chain Nose Pliers with PVC Handle, 1 Piece

Additional Information

Theme	Special Occasion
Ingredients	FEA-012, BMB-227, FHP-02320,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

How to Create a Simple Wire Loop
How to Open and Close a Jump Ring

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.

French Ear Wire, with 1.5mm Ball End 27x11mm Sterling Silver (2 Pairs)

            French Ear Wire, with 1.5mm Ball End 27x11mm Sterling Silver (2 Pairs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pairs.

                $4.05
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-012

Bead Aligner, Classic Style 7mm, White Bronze Plated, by TierraCast (4 Pieces)

            Bead Aligner, Classic Style 7mm, White Bronze Plated, by TierraCast (4 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4 Pieces.

                $2.49
            
             / Package | SKU: BMB-227

Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, Sterling Silver (10 Pieces)

            Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, Sterling Silver (10 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pieces.

                $7.17
            
             / Package | SKU: FHP-02320