Retired - First Blush Earrings

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1. Using flush cutters, cut the pearl off of the last link in your length of pearl chain. Then cut 1 complete inch of pearl chain.
2. String the freestanding pearl from the previous step onto a head pin. Then string 1 Austrian crystal crystal heart bead with the top of the heart pointing up. Make a simple wire loop and cut off the excess wire.
3. Open the wire loop from the previous step the same way you would open a jump ring. Slide on the loop on one end of your 1 inch length of pearl chain. Close the wire loop.
4. Open the loop of one post earring finding. Slide on the loop on the other end of your pearl chain. Close the earring loop. Enjoy your earrings!

• CHX-1353 - Gold Vermeil Wire Wrapped Pearl Chain, Round 3mm, 1 Inch, White
  Project uses 3 inches. You will need 3 packages.


• SWCR-5138 - Austrian Crystal, 5741 Love Heart Bead 8mm, 2 Pieces, Rose
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FEA-01142 - Gold Filled Stud Earrings Ball Post & Backs (1 Pair)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FHP-02516 - 14K Gold Filled Head Pins 24 Gauge 1.5 Inches Long (10)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
• XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
• XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex