Day of the Dead Earrings

PROJECT PROJ-JB-E0052
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Beginner
Help celebrate Dia De Los Muertos with these enchanting earrings featuring copper plated skull beads covered in vines and colorful Czech glass flower beads. Topping off the design is a copper plated earring post in the shape of a flower.
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.

Choose your favorite Raven's Journey Czech glass flower beads for this project!
  1. To make this pair of earrings, please watch the video: How to Make the Day of the Dead Earrings. The video will teach you how to make them from start to finish.
  2. Based upon what you learned in the video, please make your matching pair of earrings. Enjoy!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FEA-501 - Earring Post, Succulent with Loop 9.5x8mm, Antiqued Copper, By TierraCast (1 Pair)
    Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package(s).

  • BCP-3030 - Czech Glass Beads, Hibiscus Flower 7mm, Coral Red Opaque, Dark Bronze Wash, by Raven's Journey (1 Strand)
    Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • BMB-3333 - TierraCast Copper Plated Pewter Skull With Roses Beads 10mm (2 Pieces)
    Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • BCP-0673 - Czech Glass Beads, Wild Rose Flower 14mm, Turquoise Opaque with Copper Wash, by Raven's Journey (1 Strand)
    Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • FHP-1048 - Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick Antiqued Copper (24 Pieces)
    Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • FEA-5145 - Earring Backs, Hypo-Allergenic Earnut with 4mm Clutch, Titanium (6 Pairs)
    Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5032 - The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
  • XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire (1 Piece)
  • XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
Additional Information
Theme Halloween
Ingredients FEA-501, FEA-5145, FHP-1048, BCP-3030, BMB-3333, BCP-0673,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
Earring Post, Succulent with Loop 9.5x8mm, Antiqued Copper, By TierraCast (1 Pair)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Pair.
$3.87 / Package | SKU: FEA-501
Earring Backs, Hypo-Allergenic Earnut with 4mm Clutch, Titanium (6 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 6 Pairs.
$2.39 / Package | SKU: FEA-5145
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick Antiqued Copper (24 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 24 Pieces.
$3.39 / Package | SKU: FHP-1048
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: BCP-3030
TierraCast Copper Plated Pewter Skull With Roses Beads 10mm (2 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pieces.
$2.80 / Package | SKU: BMB-3333
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: BCP-0673
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
$25.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-5450
Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020

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