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By following the instructions below you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
- To see how to complete this project from start to finish, please watch our video: How to Make the Dia de los Muertos Earrings featuring Austrian crystals. Start by making the wrapped wire loops and then assembling the earring using jump rings as seen in the video.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- SWBI-1415 - Austrian Crystal, #5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Jet
Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SWBI-14591 - Austrian Crystal, #5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Amethyst Shimmer
Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SWBI-14075 - Austrian Crystal, #5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Hyacinth
Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SWBI-14594 - Austrian Crystal, #5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Erinite Shimmer
Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-3025 - Silver Plated Long Elegant Earring Hooks 25x16.5mm (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FHP-5320 - Silver Plated Head Pins 2 Inches Long/22 Gauge (X50)
Project uses 32 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5150 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (x100)
Project uses 10 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- PND-5536 - TierraCast Silver Plated Pewter Dia De Los Muertos Catrina Pendant Charm 23mm (1)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- PND-5495 - TierraCast Silver Plated Pewter Dia De Los Muertos Guitaro Pendant Charm 24mm (1)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-0021 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Round Nose Jeweller's Pliers
- XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire (1 Piece)
- XTL-0023 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Bent Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers