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By following the instructions below, you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
- Using your flush cutters, carefully cut a one inch length of gemstone chain. (An extra inch is included in this project to ensure there are no broken chain links).
- Open the loop on your gold filled clef ear wire (how you would a jump ring) and slide it onto the last link from one side of your gemstone chain length and close.
- Next. slide your Austrian crystal heart bead onto a gold plated ball head pin. Create a simple wire loop and snip off the excess wire using your flush cutters.
- Open the simple loop (like how you would a jump ring) and slide it onto the last link on the other side of your gemstone chain length and close.
- You're done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- CHX-1088 - Pearl & Onyx Gemstone Vermeil Gold Wire Wrapped Chain 3mm Rondelles - By The Inch
Project uses 3 inches. You will need 3 packages.
- SWCR-5135 - Austrian Crystal, 5741 Love Heart Bead 8mm, 2 Pieces, Crystal Silver Night 2X
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FHP-3020 - 22K Gold Plated 2mm Ball Head Pins 21 Gauge 1.5 Inch (20)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-1217 - 14K Gold Filled Bass Clef Ear Wire 21mm Long 20 Gauge Thick (4 Pieces)
Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose