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By following the instructions below, you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
- Begin by cutting three 10" lengths of gold plated Artistic Wire with your flush cutters. (You can use longer lengths of wire for a messier wire wrap).
- Next, watch our video on How to Wire Wrap a Briolette.
- Following what you learned in the video, slide a wire length through one lapis blue drop and using your round nose pliers, create a messy wrapped wire loop.
- Repeat this step and create two more wrapped wire loops onto 2 more briolette beads.
- Using your chain nose pliers, open a gold plated jump ring and slide it through the loop on one of your wrapped wire briolettes. Before closing, also slide it through the small loop on the right side of your 22k gold plated ornate connector link. Close the jump ring. See photo for placement assistance.
- Repeat this step 2 more times and attach your other two wrapped wire briolettes onto your connector link. See photo for exact placement.
- Open the loop on your earring hook (how you would a jump ring) and slide it onto the loop at the top of your connector link and close.
- You're done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- WCR-2633 - Artistic Wire, Copper Craft Wire 26 Gauge Thick, 15 Yard Spool, Tarnish Resistant Brass
Project uses 60 inches. You will need 1 package.
- FCO-8516 - 22K Gold Plated Ornate Connector Link 20mm (2)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SPJD-817 - Dyed Candy Jade Gemstone Beads, Drops 8x12mm, 10 Pieces, Lapis Blue
Project uses 6 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.
- FJR-5250 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (100)
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5200 - Standard Size Beading Crimping Pliers (For 2x2mm & 2x1mm Crimp Beads)
- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
- XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers