Retired - Brass In Pocket Earrings

PROJECT E170
Designer: Esther Lee
Skill Level: Beginner
This is a pair of super hip earrings made by stacking round antiqued brass beads in graduated sizes. So versatile, you can wear them with practically anything.
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.

  1. Remember to double all of the instructions to make both earrings. Onto a headpin thread the following sizes of round antiqued brass beads:
  2. 2mm
  3. 2.5mm
  4. 3mm
  5. 5mm
  6. 6mm
  7. 8mm
  8. 10mm
  9. 8mm
  10. 6mm
  11. 5mm
  12. 3mm
  13. 2.5mm
  14. 2mm
  15. Create a wrapped loop at the end of the headpin and trim off excess wire.
  16. Open a jump ring and use it to connect the wrapped headpin loop to the loop on the earring post.
  17. Close the jump ring again.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BMB-1500 - Antiqued Brass Tiny 2mm Round Seamed Beads (100)
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-1501 - Antiqued Brass Tiny 2.5mm Round Seamed Beads (100)
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-1502 - Antiqued Brass Small 3mm Round Seamed Beads (50)
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-1504 - Antiqued Brass 5mm Round Seamed Beads (25)
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-1505 - Antiqued Brass 6mm Round Seamed Beads (25)
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-1506 - Antiqued Brass 8mm Round Seamed Beads (10)
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-1507 - Antiqued Brass 10mm Round Seamed Beads (6)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-06303 - Antiqued Brass Head Pins - 21 Gauge 3 Inches (25)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5340 - Vintaj Natural Brass Jump Rings 4mm Open 21 Gauge (25)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-1070 - Antiqued Brass Stud Earrings Ball Post & Ring 4mm (20)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-1021 - Antiqued Brass Earring Backs (Earnuts) Medium (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

Additional Information
Ingredients BMB-1500, BMB-1502, FHP-06303, FJR-5340,

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.
Antiqued Brass Tiny 2mm Round Seamed Beads (100 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$3.27 / Package | SKU: BMB-1500
Antiqued Brass Small 3mm Round Seamed Beads (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$4.25 / Package | SKU: BMB-1502
Head Pins, 3 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, Antiqued Brass (25 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pieces.
$5.49 / Package | SKU: FHP-06303
Vintaj Natural Brass Jump Rings 4mm Open 21 Gauge (25 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pieces.
$2.59 / Package | SKU: FJR-5340
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