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.
PLEASE NOTE: You will need a jeweler's saw for this project. Also, here are the recommendations from TierraCast: recommended supplies for basic metalsmithing include: bench pin, C-clamp (if bench pin doesn't have attached anvil), surface to clamp on (desk or workbench), saw frame and blades.
Tip: Open and close the sawed rings
as you would a jump ring: twist cut ends back and forth past each other a few times while pushing the ends slightly towards each other. With the final pass a slight click as they line up ensures a snug close!
- String 1 gemstone bead and 1 bead cap onto 1 head pin. (Optional: use flat nose or nylon jaw flat nose pliers to squeeze cap edges down to fit over top of bead.) Bend wire over at top of cap. Trim wire to about 1/2", then use round nose pliers to form large simple loop. Repeat with second head pin, bead and cap. Set aside.
- Use half-round and flat nylon jaw forming pliers to create curves in all of the hammertone rings: squeeze pliers firmly onto one part of ring, then flip pliers over and squeeze again next to first curve. Repeat all the way around ring.
- Use saw to make one cut through both 3/4" rings and both 1" rings.
- Open 1 jump ring and attach 1 earring post to one 1/2" ring. Close jump ring.
- Open one 3/4" ring and attach to 1/2" ring placed in Step 4. Close ring. (See Tip)
- Open one 1" ring and attach to 3/4" ring placed in Step 5.
- Open loop at top of 1 bead dangle and attach to 1" ring placed in Step 6. Close loop.
- Repeat Steps 4-7 for second earring.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- FEA-251 - Earring Posts, Hammered Round 9mm, Antiqued Pewter, by TierraCast (1 Pair)
Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package(s).
- BMB-123 - Connector Link, Hammered Round Ring 25mm, Antiqued Pewter, by TierraCast (1 Piece)
Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 2 package(s).
- BMB-122 - Connector Link, Hammered Round Ring 20mm, Antiqued Pewter, by TierraCast (1 Piece)
Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 2 package(s).
- BMB-121 - Connector Link, Hammered Round Ring 13mm, Antiqued Pewter, by TierraCast (4 Pieces)
Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).
- BMB-062 - Bead Cap, Hammertone 7.5mm, Antiqued Pewter, By TierraCast (2 Pieces)
Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).
- FHP-5320 - Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, Silver Plated (50 Pieces)
Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).
- FJR-5404 - TierraCast Silver Plated Brass Open Oval Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge (50 Pieces)
Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).
- SPQR-116 - Dakota Stones Gemstone Beads, Rose Quartz, Oval 10x14mm (8 Inch Strand)
Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
- XTL-5032 - The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
- XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire (1 Piece)
- XTL-0080 - The Beadsmith Round And Flat Nose Nylon Jaw Pliers - Shape Wire And Sheet Metal
- XTL-0380 - The Beadsmith, Super Fine Flat Nose Pliers with PVC Handle (1 Piece)