Retired - By The Sea Earrings

PROJECT E3027
Designer: Karlin Jones
Skill Level: Beginner
Featuring the classic nautical colors of Royal Blue, Coral and Gold, these sea glass and glass bead earrings are reminiscent of a refreshing day by the sea.
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. Onto your gold plated head pin, place a Royal Blue cultured sea glass teardrop bead, a gold plated spacer bead and a coral Czech fire polish bead.
  2. Next, create a simple wire loop with your round nose pliers.
  3. Snip off any excess wire with your flush cutters.
  4. Open the loop on your earring hook (how you would a jump ring) and slide on your simple wire loop. Close your earring hook back up.
  5. You're done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BGL-10146 - Cultured Sea Glass, Long Teardrop Beads 38x9mm, 5 Pieces, Royal Blue
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

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

  • BCP-3429 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 4mm Round Red Coral (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-05223 - 22K Gold Plated Head Pins - 21 Gauge 3 Inches (25)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-5216 - 22K Gold Plated Thick Heishe Spacers Beads 4.5mm x 2.5mm (144)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
Additional Information
Theme Summer, Nautical
Ingredients FEA-4030, BCP-3429, BMB-5216,

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.
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
Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 4mm Round Red Coral (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$2.39 / Package | SKU: BCP-3429
22K Gold Plated Thick Heishe Spacers Beads 4.5mm x 2.5mm (144 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 144 Pieces.
$14.99 / Package | SKU: BMB-5216
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.49 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

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