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By following the instructions below you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
- Begin by cutting off about 18 inches of wire. This is more than you will need but it helps to grip the wire as you wrap it.
- Begin your wrap at the top of the hammered frame with two wraps going around the loop. Leave a tail of about two inches to help you grip the wire. Please see photo for reference. Then add one pearl, adjusting it to sit on the outside of the frame. Wrap the wire twice and add another pearl. Continue in this manner until you have added 12 pearls, then complete the wrap with two wraps at the top of the frame.
- Trim the wire from the starting point and the ending point. You can use your chain nose pliers to tuck any wire that may be sticking out.
- Finally open one jump ring and attach it to the earring post and to the hoop. Close the jump ring. Attach the earring back and you're all done.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- PND-546 - Stitch-Around Hammertone Pendant, Hoop 18mm, 2 Pieces, White Bronze Plated, by TierraCast
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- PCC-5426 - Preciosa Crystal Nacre Pearl, Round 4mm, 40 Pieces, Blue
Project uses 24 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5140 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge Thick (100)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-9981 - Earring Posts, Stud with Ball 4mm & Perpendicular Loop, 10 Pairs, Silver Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-1013 - Earring Backs, Medium Clutch 5.5mm, 50 Pairs, Silver Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- WCR-2630 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 26 Gauge Thick, 15 Yard Spool, Tarnish Resistant Silver
Project uses 1 Spool. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-0514 - Beadaholique Ergonomic Beading Pliers, Bent Nose, 1 Piece
- XTL-0512 - Beadaholique Ergonomic Beading Pliers, Diagonal Cutter, 1 Piece
- XTL-0510 - Beadaholique Ergonomic Beading Pliers, Chain Nose, 1 Piece