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By following the instructions below, you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
- Begin by cutting two pieces of chain. One 1 inch long and the other 1/2 inch long. Set aside.
- Thread one bacon bead onto one head pin. Make a simple wire loop. Set aside.
- Thread one egg bead onto one head pin. Make a simple wire loop. Set aside.
- Attach the simple wire loop of the bacon bead to one end of the 1 inch chain, the same as you would a jump ring. Close the wire loop.
- Attach the simple wire loop of the egg bead to one end of the 1/2 inch chain, the same as you would a jump ring. Close the wire loop.
- Open the loop of the earring hook and attach both chain ends to this loop. Close the loop.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- BWC-3068 - Hand Painted Ceramic Beads - Small Sunny Side Up Egg Double Sided 13x11mm - Pack of 2
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BWC-3089 - Hand Painted Ceramic Beads - Small Bacon Strips 16.5x9mm - Pack of 2
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FHP-3020 - 22K Gold Plated 2mm Ball Head Pins 21 Gauge 1.5 Inch (20)
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-3020 - 22K Gold Plated Fish Hook Earring Hooks (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- CHA-99958 - 22K Gold Plated Slim Rolo Chain 2mm Bulk By The Foot
Project uses 3 inches. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
- XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose