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Remember to double these instructions to create your matched pair of earrings.The black finish on these components can be scratched somewhat easily. Use nylon jaw pliers wherever possible to avoid marking up the pieces.
- Place an 8 mm light blue chalk turquoise round bead onto a 2", 21 gauge black plated brass head pin. Use a pair of round nose pliers to create a simple wire loop after the bead.
- Use a 6 mm, 20 gauge black finish pewter oval jump ring to hang the bead from one of the holes on a black finish pewter rectangle connector link.
- Use a second jump ring to attach a black finish pewter stud earring dome post to the second hole on the connector link.
- Place a gunmetal plated earring back on the back of the post.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- BMB-3884 -
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-1014 -
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-1580 - TierraCast Black Finish Pewter Stud Earrings Dome Post & Ring 8mm
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FHP-7121 - TierraCast Black Plated Brass Head Pins 2 Inches / 21 Gauge (x50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-6000 - TierraCast Black Finish Brass Open Oval Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge (50)
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SPTU-20 - Light Blue Chalk Turquoise Round Beads 8mm Stabilized /15.5 Inch Strand
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-0074 - Eurotool Nylon Jaw Pliers Chain Nose- For Scratch-Free Wire Work
- XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex