Retired - Decadent Tassel Earring in Green

Retired - Decadent Tassel Earring in Green

Name: Retired - Decadent Tassel Earring in Green
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E879
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT E879

Designer: Julie Bean

Skill Level: Intermediate

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These statement earrings feature a strikingly long silk tassel that dusts the shoulders when worn. Hanging above the tassel is a lovely Austrian crystal BeCharmed pearl that coordinates with the color of the tassel. You can easily customize this design to make the tassel as long or as short as you desire.

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.

By following the instructions below, you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.Please note you will also need a small piece of cardboard and a toothpick or scrap wire to use as a glue applicator.

To make these earrings, please watch the video: How to Make a Long Silk Tassel Statement Earring.
During the video you will learn how to make your tassel by winding it around a cut piece of cardboard and then tying it off. Once you have the tassel made, you will glue it into a cord end. You will also learn how to anchor the large hole pearl bead between two bead aligners and create a wrapped wire loop to secure them. Finally you will see how to connect all the elements together.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

XCR-0230 - Beadsmith 100% Silk Beading Thread, Size F, 140 Yards, 1 Spool, Bright Green
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

FIN-1007 - Gold Plated Findings Kit - Earring Findings Assorted Variety Pack
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

BMB-10226 - TierraCast Pewter, Classic European Bead Aligners 7mm, 4 Pieces, 22K Gold Plated
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FCR-2131 - TierraCast Maker's Collection, Taj Cord Ends Fits 8mm, 2 Pieces, 22K Gold Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

SWP-99563 - Austrian Crystal, 5890 BeCharmed Pearl Bead 14mm, 1 Piece, Crystal Scarabaeus Green
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

XTL-1054 - E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
XTL-5032 - Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-4001 - Beadsmith Bent Fine Point Tweezers For Bead And Pearl Knotting

Additional Information

Ingredients

XCR-0230, BMB-10226, FCR-2131, XTL-1054,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

How to Make a Wrapped Wire Loop
How to Open and Close a Jump Ring

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.

The Beadsmith 100% Silk Beading Thread, Size F, 1 Spool, Bright Green (140 Yards)

            The Beadsmith 100% Silk Beading Thread, Size F, 1 Spool, Bright Green (140 Yards)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $14.29
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-0230

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TierraCast Pewter, Classic European Bead Aligners 7mm 22K Gold Plated (4 Pieces)

            TierraCast Pewter, Classic European Bead Aligners 7mm 22K Gold Plated (4 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4 Pieces.

                $2.69
            
             / Package | SKU: BMB-10226

            
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .

             / Package | SKU: FCR-2131

E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)

            E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.

                $2.09
            
             / Package | SKU: XTL-1054