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By following the instructions below you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
- Cut off 6 inches of beading wire.
- Carefully slip three tassels off of the cord and thread the beading wire through the loops of the tassels.
- Gather the two ends of the wire and slip them up through the cone. Slip on one gemstone bead and one crimp tube.
- Take both wires through the closed jump ring and back down thru the crimp tube. Crimp the crimp tube. Trim any excess wire. Add a crimp cover.
- Open the loop of the earring finding, same as you would a jump ring, and attach it to the closed jump ring. Close the loop.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- FEA-9421 - Large French Ear Wire, 16mm Long 22 Gauge Wire, 20 Pieces, Silver Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-4013 - Silver Plated Closed Jump Rings 5mm 19 Gauge (20)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1715 - BeadSmith Crimp Tubes, 2x2mm, 100 Pieces, Silver Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1054 - Shiny Silver Tone Crimp Bead Covers 4mm (x144)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-1077 - Lead-Free Pewter, Flat Cone Reducer Beads 16.5x18mm, 2 Pieces, Antiqued Silver
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SPAG-601 - White Agate Gemstone 6mm Faceted Round Beads - 15.5 Inch Strand
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- PTS-3513 - Nylon Cord, Tassels 35mm, 6 Pieces, White
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-1236 - BeadSmith Flex-Rite Beading Wire, 49 Strand .018 Thick, 10 Foot Spool, Pearl Silver
Project uses 12 Inches. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
- XTL-5608 - Xuron 4 In 1 Crimping Pliers - Works On 1, 2 And 3mm Crimps!