Indonesian Island Earrings

PROJECT E2359
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Beginner
Get ready for your next vacation to an exotic land with these colorful drop earrings featuring Czech Glass beads from Raven's Journey.
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.
  1. On to one head pin, string one blue tear drop, large side down. Make a simple wire loop. Set aside.
  2. On to one eye pin, string one rondelle bead and make a simple wire loop. Set aside. Repeat for two more rondelles, one turquoise drop and one purple drop.
  3. Finally you will open and close the simple wire loops like jump rings to build the earring from the bottom up in this order: One blue teardrop, one rondelle, one turquoise teardrop, one rondelle, one purple teardrop, and one rondelle. Attach the final loop to the loop of the earring hook. Make sure all your loops are closed and you're all done.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FEA-3071 - 22K Gold Plated French Wire Earring Hooks 22mm (25 Pairs)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-3066 - Czech Glass Beads, Faceted Rondelle 3x5mm, Dark Fuchsia Transparent, 1 Strand, by Raven's Journey
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-3053 - Czech Glass Beads, Melon Drop 13x8mm, Turquoise Opaque, Platinum Wash, 1 Strand, by Raven's Journey
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-3045 - Czech Glass Beads, Melon Drop 13x8mm, Royal Blue Silk, Dark Bronze Wash, 1 Strand, by Raven's Journey
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-3049 - Czech Glass Beads, Melon Drop 13x8mm, Purple Opaline, Platinum Wash, 1 Strand, by Raven's Journey
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-5220 - 22K Gold Plated Head Pins - 21 Gauge - 2 Inches (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-6220 - 22K Gold Plated Open Eye Pins 21 Gauge 2 Inches (x50)
    Project uses 10 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
Additional Information
Theme Summer, Boho
Ingredients FEA-3071, BCP-3066, BCP-3053, BCP-3045, BCP-3049, FHP-5220, FHP-6220,
Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

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.
Earring Findings, French Ear Wire Hook 22mm, Gold Plated (25 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.
$4.84 / Package | SKU: FEA-3071
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: BCP-3066
Czech Glass Beads, Melon Drop 13x8mm, Turquoise Opaque, Platinum Wash, by Raven's Journey (1 Strand)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Strand.
$6.69 / Package | SKU: BCP-3053
Czech Glass Beads, Melon Drop 13x8mm, Royal Blue Silk, Dark Bronze Wash, by Raven's Journey (1 Strand)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Strand.
$6.69 / Package | SKU: BCP-3045
Czech Glass Beads, Melon Drop 13x8mm, Purple Opaline, Platinum Wash, by Raven's Journey (1 Strand)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Strand.
$4.64 / Package | SKU: BCP-3049
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$6.29 / Package | SKU: FHP-5220
Open Eye Pins, 2 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$6.49 / Package | SKU: FHP-6220
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Tools and Other Supplies:

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

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