Retired - Marching Nutcrackers Earrings

Name: Retired - Marching Nutcrackers Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E771
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT E771

Designer: Julie Bean

Skill Level: Beginner

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Small finely detailed nutcrackers dangle from elegant gold chains in this holiday-inspired earring set. These earrings are sure to garner attention and compliments at your next holiday party.

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.

Start by cutting two lengths of chain: one that is .75" and one that is 1.5".
Place a nutcracker bead onto a head pin. Create a simple wire loop after the bead. Create a second one of these.
Open the simple wire loop on top of one of the nutcrackers (the same way you would open a jump ring) and connect it to the end chain link of one of your cut chains. Close the link. Repeat with your other nutcracker and your other cut piece of chain.
Open a 4mm jump ring and link onto it the end (non-nutcracker) link of each of your cut chains. Close the jump ring.
Open another jump ring and connect onto this the jump ring from the last step and as well as the loop at the base of your post earring. Close the jump ring.
Put an earring back onto our earring post.
Happy Holidays!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

CHA-2401 - 22K Gold Plated 2mm x 2.4mm Cable Chain - By The Foot
Project uses 4.5 inches. You will need 1 package.

FHP-5220 - 22K Gold Plated Head Pins - 21 Gauge - 2 Inches (50)
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BWC-3020 - Glazed Ceramic Bead - Tiny Christmas Nutcracker 8.5x16mm (2)
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

FJR-5240 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge (x100)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FEA-1530 - TierraCast 22K Gold Plated Pewter Stud Post Earrings Small Beaded 8mm 1 Pair
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FEA-1012 - Bullet Clutch Earring Backs, Hypo Allergenic 5.7x5mm, 50 Pieces, Gold Tone
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex

Additional Information

Theme	Christmas
Ingredients	CHA-2401, FHP-5220, FJR-5240, FEA-1012,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.

22K Gold Plated Cable Chain, 1.8mm, by the Foot

            22K Gold Plated Cable Chain, 1.8mm, by the Foot
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.

                $3.99
            
             / Package | SKU: CHA-2401

Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)

            Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.

                $6.19
            
             / Package | SKU: FHP-5220

22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge (100 pcs)

            22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge (100 pcs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.

                $3.27
            
             / Package | SKU: FJR-5240

Earring Backs, Hypo Allergenic Bullet Clutch 5.5x5mm, Gold Tone (25 Pairs)

            Earring Backs, Hypo Allergenic Bullet Clutch 5.5x5mm, Gold Tone (25 Pairs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.

                $3.29
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-1012