Retired - Catacomb Earrings

PROJECT E3094
Designer: Karlin Jones
Skill Level: Beginner
With a gold plated TierraCast skull bead paired with a brass spear pendant, the Catacomb Earrings will add a bit of edge to your look.
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 a gold plated eye pin slide on a metal skull bead. Create a simple wire loop with your round nose pliers. Snip off any excess wire using your flush cutters.
  2. Open a gold plated jump ring using your chain nose pliers and slide it onto the top simple loop on your skull bead. Before closing, also slide on the loop from your gold plated earring hook and close.
  3. Open another jump ring and slide it onto the simple loop at the bottom of the skull bead. Before closing, also slide on a second jump ring and close. Open that second jump ring and slide on the hole from your spear pendant and close.
  4. You're done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BMB-3332 - TierraCast 22K Gold Plated Pewter Skull With Roses Beads 10mm (2)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • PND-6251 - Lightweight Brass Stamping, Large Blank Spear Pendant 41.7x5.5x0.5mm, 2 Pieces, Brass
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-3071 - 22K Gold Plated French Wire Earring Hooks 18MM (25 Pairs)
    Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-6256 - 22K Gold Plated Open Eye Pins 22 Gauge 1 Inch (x50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5457 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 21 Gauge (50)
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
Additional Information
Theme Halloween
Ingredients BMB-3332, FEA-3071, FHP-6256, FJR-5457,

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.
TierraCast 22K Gold Plated Pewter Skull With Roses Beads 10mm (2 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pieces.
$5.59 / Package | SKU: BMB-3332
Earring Findings, French Ear Wire Hook 22mm, Gold Plated (25 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.
$4.84 / Package | SKU: FEA-3071
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: FHP-6256
22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 21 Gauge (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$2.39 / Package | SKU: FJR-5457
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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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