Retired - Bubbles and Waves Earrings in Gold

PROJECT E8065
Designer: Alexandra Smith
Skill Level: Beginner
Beaded sets of Arcos and Minos par Puca beads dangle in triplicate using a series of simple wire loops. This design offers a charming alternative use for 3-hole beads, with plenty of movement and sway.
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. Please watch the video: How to Make the Bubbles and Waves Earrings. In this video, you will learn from start to finish how to create this design using eye pins and head pins with Arcos par Puca and Minos par Puca beads.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BCT-961 - Czech Glass Arcos par Puca, 3-Hole Semi-Circular Beads 5x10mm, 30 Pieces, Pastel Dark Coral
    Project uses 8 beads. You will need 1 package.

  • BCT-960 - Czech Glass Arcos par Puca, 3-Hole Semi-Circular Beads 5x10mm, 30 Pieces, Full Dorado
    Project uses 4 beads. You will need 1 package.

  • BCT-968 - Czech Glass Minos par Puca, Cylindrical Beads 2.5x3mm, 120 Pieces, Pastel Dark Coral
    Project uses 6 beads. You will need 1 package.

  • BCT-967 - Czech Glass Minos par Puca, Cylindrical Beads 2.5x3mm, 120 Pieces, Full Dorado
    Project uses 14 beads. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-6256 - 22K Gold Plated Open Eye Pins 22 Gauge 1 Inch (x50)
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-5214 - 22K Gold Plated Head Pins - 22 Gauge/1 Inch (50)
    Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-4030 - Bali Style 1 Ball Gold Plated Earring Hooks 21mm with 1.5mm Ball (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
  • XTL-0034 - Wubbers Classic Series Round Nose Quality Jeweller's Pliers
  • XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
Additional Information
Theme Summer, Autumn
Ingredients FHP-6256, FHP-5214, FEA-4030,

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.
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: FHP-6256
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: FHP-5214
Earring Findings, Bali Style Earring Hooks with Ball 21mm, Gold Plated (25 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.
$13.09 / Package | SKU: FEA-4030
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Wubbers Classic Series Round Nose Quality Jeweller's Pliers
Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
$25.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-5450

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