Retired - Newport Beach Earrings

PROJECT E767
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Intermediate
These fresh and breezy earrings look complicated to make but are actually quite simple thanks to artistic wire shaped wire wrappers. The light blue of the sea glass blends beautifully with the silver plated findings and wire.
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.
  1. To make these earrings, please watch the video: How to Use Shaped Wire Wrappers to Make a Pair of Earrings. This video will show you how to make these earrings from start to finish.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BGL-10021 - Cultured Sea Glass, Donut Ring Beads 12.5mm, 2 Pieces, Aqua Blue
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • WCR-2430 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, 10 Yard Spool, Tarnish Resistant Silver
    Project uses 30 inches. You will need 1 package.

  • FCO-3187 - Artistic Wire, Hexagon Shape Wire Wrapper Frames 20.5x18.5mm, 5 Pieces, Silver Plated
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-3025 - Silver Plated Long Elegant Earring Hooks (50)
    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
Additional Information
Theme Winter, Summer
Ingredients WCR-2430, FEA-3025,

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.
Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, Tarnish Resistant Silver (10 Yard Spool)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$7.49 / Package | SKU: WCR-2430
Earring Findings, Long Elegant Hooks 25mm, Silver Plated (25 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.
$7.79 / Package | SKU: FEA-3025
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

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