Retired - California Fringe Earrings

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1. Onto one head pin, string on 6 beads. Make a simple wire loop. Repeat this step and set aside.
2. Take another head pin and string on 8 beads. Make a simple wire loop. Repeat this step and set aside.
3. Take one last head pin and string on 10 beads. Make a simple wire loop. Set aside.
4. Next, take one head pin with 6 beads on it and open the loop, same as you would a jump ring, and attach it to the bottom of the triangle earring post.
5. Then add the remaining head pins in this order to create the graduated pattern: 8 beads, 10 beads, 8 beads, then 6 beads.
6. Make sure all the loops are closed and you're all done!

• FEA-02013 - Earring Posts, Open Triangle with Earnuts 10mm, 1 Pair, Matte Gold Toned
  Project uses 1 Pair. You will need 1 package.


• BCP-00135 - True2 Czech Fire Polished Glass, Faceted Round Beads 2mm, 50 Pieces, Jet California Gold Rush
  Project uses 48 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FHP-3028 - 22K Gold Plated Ball Head Pins 22 Gauge 2 Inch (x20)
  Project uses 10 pieces. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
• XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
• XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers