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By following the instructions below, you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
- To wire wrap your cultured sea glass triangle, please watch the video: How to Make a Wire Wrapped Christmas Tree with Sea Glass Triangles.
- Following what you learned in the video, wire wrap your cultured sea glass triangle in the style shown with the gold wire.
- Place a gold filigree bead onto a head pin. Create a simple wire loop after the bead and cut off excess wire with flush cutters.
- Open the simple wire loop that you just made and connect it to the wire loop at the base of your "tree". Close the loop.
- Open the loop at the base of your earring hook (the same way you would open a jump ring) and connect this to the top loop on your "tree".
- Happy Holidays!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- FHP-5215 - 22K Gold Plated Head Pins - 22 Gauge/1.5 Inches (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BGL-9909 -
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- WNT-2633 - Beadsmith Tarnish Resistant Gold Color Copper Wire 26 Gauge 34 Yards (31 Meters)
Project uses 30 inches. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-5163 - 22K Gold Plated Filigree 6mm Round Beads (100)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-3020 - 22K Gold Plated Fish Hook Earring Hooks (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex