Retired - Burgundy Drop Earrings

PROJECT E2064
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Intermediate
These simply elegant earrings are inspired by the Pantone 2015 Color of the Year, Marsala, and they feature Austrian crystal Elements Drop Crystal Beads in Burgundy.
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 these instructions you will make one earring. Repeat this process to create a second earring.
  1. Onto one head pin, string one drop bead (large side down) then one drop bead (small side down).
  2. Make a wrapped wire loop. Trim any excess wire.
  3. Open the loop of the earring finding, same as you would a jump ring, and attach it to the wrapped wire loop. Close the loop of the earring finding.
  4. All done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • SWC-39077 - Austrian Crystal, 5500 Drop Beads 9mm, 4 Pieces, Burgundy
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-5220 - 22K Gold Plated Head Pins - 21 Gauge - 2 Inches (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-3030 - 22K Gold Plated Long Elegant Earring Hooks 25mm (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
Additional Information
Theme Special Occasion
Ingredients FHP-5220, FEA-3030,

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.
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$6.29 / Package | SKU: FHP-5220
Earring Findings, Long Earring Hooks 25mm, Gold Plated (25 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.
$10.49 / Package | SKU: FEA-3030
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.49 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

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