Retired - Beach Wedding Earrings

PROJECT E7052
Designer: Rachel Zaimont
Skill Level: Beginner
Sea glass shells and crisp, white Austrian crystal pearls join in a harmonious union, making these earrings perfect for a breezy beach wedding on the sand.
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.
  1. Take 1 head pin and string 1 Austrian crystal crystal pearl. Using pliers, make a simple wire loop and cut off the excess wire with flush cutters.
  2. Take 1 eye pin and open the loop the same way you would open a jump ring. Slide on the loop of the head pin with the pearl from the previous step. Close the loop of the eye pin.
  3. String 1 sea glass seashell bead onto the eye pin, with the broad end facing up, as shown in the photo. Make a simple wire loop at the top and cut off the excess wire with flush cutters.
  4. Open the back of one silver leverback earring finding. Slide the wire loop from the previous step onto the earring hook so it rests in the open loop at the bottom of the finding.
  5. Enjoy your earrings!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BGL-10050 - Cultured Sea Glass, Clamshell Beads 20x19.5mm, 2 Pieces, Crystal
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWP-1101 - Austrian Crystal, 5821 Pear Shaped Faux Pearl Beads 11mm, 4 Pieces, White
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-6267 - Silver Plated Open Eye Pins 22 Gauge 2 Inch (x50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-5415 - Silver Plated Head Pins 1.5 Inches 24 Gauge (X50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-6018 - Silver Plated Earring Findings Leverbacks (5 Pairs)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
Additional Information
Theme Summer, Nautical, Bridal
Ingredients FHP-6267, FHP-5415, FEA-6018,
Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

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.
Open Eye Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, Silver Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$3.55 / Package | SKU: FHP-6267
Head Pins, 1.5 Inches Long and 24 Gauge Thick, Silver Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$3.75 / Package | SKU: FHP-5415
Earring Findings, Interchangeable Leverbacks 17x9mm, Silver Plated (5 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 5 Pairs.
$0.26 / Package | SKU: FEA-6018
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

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