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.
- Begin by cutting three 1" lengths of your silver plated figure eight chain with your flush cutters. Set aside.
- Next, cut two 1" lengths of your silver plated rolo chain with your flush cutters.
- Take your silver plated earring hook, and with your chain nose pliers, open the loop (like how you would a jump ring) and slide on the top loop from one of your silver plated ornate connector links and close.
- Next, open up a jump ring with your pliers and slide on the last link from one end of one of your silver plated rolo chain lengths and close.
- You will continue to add chain lengths to your connector link by opening and attaching jump rings. Add your 3 silver plated figure eight chain lengths to the next three loops on your connector link, followed by a silver plated rolo chain to the last loop. Your chain lengths should all be dangling off of the connector length at this point. See photo for reference.
- Next, open up 5 jump rings and slide one onto the last link of each dangling chain length. Also slide on the respective loop from the connector link, making sure to line each chain up properly. Close each jump ring with your pliers.
- Slide on a black teardrop bead onto a silver plated headpin and also the loop that's at the bottom of your connector link. Create a simple wire loop with your round nose pliers. Snip off any excess wire with your flush cutters.
- You're done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- CHA-98840 - Silver Plated Oval With Figure Eight Links Chain 3mm - Bulk By The Foot
Project uses 6 inches. You will need 1 package.
- CHA-9970 - Bright Silver Plated Round Rolo Chain 3mm Bulk By The Foot
Project uses 4 inches. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5140 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge Thick (100)
Project uses 20 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-3025 - Silver Plated Long Elegant Earring Hooks (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCO-1532 - Silver Plated Ornate Five Bead Strand Reducer Connector (2)
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 2 packages.
- BCP-5802 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8 x 6mm Teardrop Jet Black (20)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FHP-5315 - Silver Plated Head Pins 1.5 Inches Long 22 Gauge Thick (50 Pieces)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers