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By following the instructions below, you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
- Place a 8mm tanzanite round crystal mini bead onto a sterling silver 1", 22 gauge head pin and create a simple wire loop after the bead. Repeat with a second bead and head pin.
- Place a 6mm tanzanite round crystal mini bead onto another head pin and create a simple wire loop after the bead. Repeat with nine more 6mm beads and head pins.
- Hang an 8mm bead from each of the middle loops on a pair of sterling silver teardrop earring findings by opening the wire loops as you would a jump ring.
- Hang five 6mm beads from the lower loops on each earring finding.
- Open the loop on a sterling silver French wire earring hook and hang one of the earrings from the hook.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- FEA-2010 - Sterling Silver French Wire Earring Hooks (10)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-8440 - Sterling Silver Teardrop Chandelier Earrings Findings 40mm
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FHP-02310 - Head Pins, 1 Inch Long and 22 Gauge Thick, 20 Pieces, Sterling Silver
Project uses 12 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SWBB-7510 - Austrian Crystal, 5052 Round Mini Beads 6mm, 4 Pieces, Emerald
Project uses 10 pieces. You will need 3 packages.
- SWBB-7540 -
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
- XTL-5032 - Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose