Fern Hoop Earrings

Name: Fern Hoop Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: PROJ-TC-E0001
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT PROJ-TC-E0001

Designer: Tracy Proctor

Skill Level: Intermediate

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Courtesy of TierraCast: The wonderful thing about TierraCast's natural pewter finish is there is no plating to get in the way of bending, curving, or otherwise manipulating. This project turns our Fern Links into hoops!

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.

Tip: If your ears are not sensitive, try 20 gauge German style wire as a less expensive alternative.

Pick up 1 fern link and press firmly around ring mandrel between size 8 and 9 marks. The loops of the link should be about 7/8" apart.
Adjust hoop shape slightly if needed to align loops.
Curve 1 piece of wire around mandrel at size 8 mark.
Use round nose pliers to curve 1 end up (to outside of curve) into a simple loop about 1/8" in diameter.
Attach loop to wide end of curved fern link.
String 1 spacer, 1 gemstone bead, and 1 spacer onto wire and slide them to loop. Place 1 bead bumper onto wire and slide down to beads to secure them in place.
Use round nose pliers to make a curve in the other end of the wire 1/8" from the end. Adjust curve and length as needed for earring to open and close well.
Use cup bur or emery board to gently file down sharp edges of wire end.
Optional: place wire portion flat on a work surface and hammer lightly with a rawhide mallet if work hardening is desired.

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

BMB-126 - Connector Link, Fern Leaf 40mm, Antiqued Pewter, by TierraCast (1 Piece)
Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 2 package(s).

BMB-114 - Metal Bead, Daisy Spacer 3mm, Antiqued Pewter, by TIerraCast (50 Pieces)
Project uses 4 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

SPX-M3FB - Dakota Stones Gemstone Beads, Hubei Turquoise Blue Green Round AA Grade, Round 4mm (15 Inch Strand)
Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

BMP-0108 - Beadalon Bead Bumpers, Oval Silicone Spacers 2mm, Silver (50 Pieces)
Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

WSS-22035 - Sterling Silver Wire 20 Gauge Round Half Hard (5 Ft)
Project uses 4 inches. 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-9021 - Solid Steel Ring Sizing Mandrel Wire Wrapping Tool
XTL-0131 - Wire Rounder Tool With Wooden Handle 1.8mm Cup Bur

Additional Information

Theme	Spring
Ingredients	WSS-22035, BMB-114, SPX-M3FB, BMB-126, BMP-0108,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

How to Create a Simple Wire Loop

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.

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

             / Package | SKU: WSS-22035

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

             / Package | SKU: BMB-114

Dakota Stones Gemstone Beads, Hubei Turquoise Blue Green Round AA Grade, Round 4mm (15 Inch Strand)

            Dakota Stones Gemstone Beads, Hubei Turquoise Blue Green Round AA Grade, Round 4mm (15 Inch Strand)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Strand.

                $37.15
            
             / Package | SKU: SPX-M3FB

            
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = .

             / Package | SKU: BMB-126

Beadalon Bead Bumpers, Oval Silicone Spacers 2mm, Silver (50 Pieces)

            Beadalon Bead Bumpers, Oval Silicone Spacers 2mm, Silver (50 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.

                $5.95
            
             / Package | SKU: BMP-0108