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By following the instructions below, you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
- Please watch the video: How to Make the Geometric Grape Cluster Earrings. In this video, you will see from start to finish how to create these earrings using a Cymbal GemDuo Bead Ending and Bead Substitute. These components are tailor-made to fit with Czech glass 2-Hole GemDuo beads. You will also see how to add chain and seed bead accents using wire and jump rings, as well as how to attach the earring hook.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- BCT-0131 - Czech Glass GemDuo, 2-Hole Diamond Shaped Beads 8x5mm, 8 Grams, Chalk Purple Vega
Project uses 6 beads. You will need 1 package.
- DMRR-4214 - Miyuki Round Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 8.5 Gram Tube, 4214 Duracoat Galvanized Dark Mint Green
Project uses 4 beads. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-0014 - Cymbal Bead Substitute for GemDuo Beads, Plaka, 2-Hole Diamond Shaped w/ Cross Hatch Pattern 8x5mm, 12 Pcs, Ant Silver
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCO-513 - Cymbal Bead Endings fit GemDuo Beads, Tourlos III, 18mm, 2 Pieces, Antiqued Silver
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-4025 - Bali Style 1 Ball Silver Plated Earring Hooks 21mm with 1.5mm Ball (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5459 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 21 Gauge (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- CHA-1619 - Sterling Silver Flat Cable Chain 2mm Unfinished Bulk By The Foot
Project uses 2 inches. You will need 1 package.
- WNT-2430 - Beadsmith Tarnish Resistant Silver Color Copper Wire 24 Gauge 30 Yards (27.4 Meters)
Project uses 3 inches. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-1285 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 15 Yards, Smoke Gray
Project uses 2 feet. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
- XTL-0034 - Wubbers Classic Series Round Nose Quality Jeweller's Pliers
- XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
- XTL-0373 - Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5 Inch, 1 Pair
- XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)