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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