Retired - Grand Ole Opry Earrings

PROJECT E2149
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Beginner
Get swept away by the sounds of Vintage Americana with these Austrian crystal Lacquer Rivoli earrings.
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.

By following the instructions below you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring. You will also need a toothpick or scrap of wire.
  1. Using a toothpick or scrap of wire add a dab of E6000 into the well of the pendant bezel, place the red rivoli into the bezel. Set aside.
  2. Add a dab of E6000 into the well of the link bezel, place the blue rivoli into the bezel. Set aside.
  3. Allow your bezels to dry for at least 20 minutes before moving on.
  4. Open a jump ring and attach it to the loop of the earring post, then attach the jump ring to one loop of the bezel link. Close the jump ring.
  5. Move to the other side of the bezel link and open another jump ring to attach the loop of the link to the loop of the pendant. Close the jump ring.
  6. Set you earring aside, face up and allow to dry at least 24 hours before wearing. Attach your earring back and you're all done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FCO-9430 - TierraCast Faceted Connector Setting, Fits 12mm Austrian crystal Rivoli, 22K Gold Plated
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

  • PND-10152 - TierraCast Faceted Pendant Setting, Fits 12mm Austrian crystal Rivoli, 22K Gold Plated
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

  • SWCR-4349 - Austrian Crystal, 1122 Rivoli Fancy Stones 12mm, 4 Pieces, Crystal Royal Red
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWCR-4347 - Austrian Crystal, 1122 Rivoli Fancy Stones 12mm, 4 Pieces, Crystal Royal Blue
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5260 - 22K Gold Plated 6mm 19 Gauge Open Jump Rings (100)
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-1526 - TierraCast 22K Gold Plated Pewter Stud Post Earrings Hammered 13.5mm 1 Pair
    Project uses 1 Pair. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-1012 - Bullet Clutch Earring Backs, Hypo Allergenic 5.7x5mm, 50 Pieces, Gold Tone
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • XTL-1054 - E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
Additional Information
Theme USA/Patriotic, Summer
Ingredients FJR-5260, FEA-1526, FEA-1012, XTL-1054,

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.
22K Gold Plated 6mm 19 Gauge Open Jump Rings (100 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$8.29 / Package | SKU: FJR-5260
Earring Posts, Stud Hammered 13.5mm, 22K Gold Plated Pewter, by TierraCast (1 Pair)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Pair.
$5.79 / Package | SKU: FEA-1526
Earring Backs, Hypo Allergenic Bullet Clutch 5.5x5mm, Gold Tone (25 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.
$3.29 / Package | SKU: FEA-1012
E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$2.19 / Package | SKU: XTL-1054
Earn Reward Points Earn Reward Points with your purchase of project components or tools.

Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.49 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

Related Video [VIEW ALL VIDEOS]

Accessible Options For closed captions/subtitles, click the CC icon on the video player after starting the video.

You recently viewed

Clear recently viewed