Retired - First Blush Earrings

Name: Retired - First Blush Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E7061
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT E7061

Designer: Rachel Zaimont

Skill Level: Beginner

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Dainty Austrian crystal hearts dangle from lengths of delicate pearl chain in these lightweight, love-centric earrings.

Instructions

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By following the instructions below you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.

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.
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.
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.
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!

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

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.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

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

Additional Information

Ingredients

FEA-01142, FHP-02516,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

How to Create a Simple Wire Loop
How to Straighten Bent Wire and Head Pins
Product Guide: Using Gold in Jewelry

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.

Earring Posts, Stud with Ball & Ring 4mm, Gold-Filled (1 Pair)

            Earring Posts, Stud with Ball & Ring 4mm, Gold-Filled (1 Pair)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Pair.

                $9.95
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-01142

Head Pins, 1.5 Inches Long and 24 Gauge Thick, 14K Gold-Filled (10 Pieces)

            Head Pins, 1.5 Inches Long and 24 Gauge Thick, 14K Gold-Filled (10 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pieces.

                $10.99
            
             / Package | SKU: FHP-02516