Retired - Nightwing Earrings

PROJECT E2055
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Beginner
This design is meant to highlight the charm in the center of the earring hoop. Have a charm you love? Display it in a beading hoop!
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. Open the jump ring attached to the charm and remove it from the charm. Discard this jump ring, you will not need it for this project.
  2. Take your flat nose pliers to bend the flattened end of the beading hoop up.
  3. Onto the beading hoop, string one black seed bead, one angel wing, followed by 48 seed beads.
  4. To the end of this beading hoop, make a simple wire loop. Trim the excess wire with your flush cutters.
  5. Open the loop of the earring hook, the same way you would a jump ring and thread it through the hole at the top of the beading loop. Close the loop.
  6. All Done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • JSK-0242 - Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 49F 'Opaque Frosted Jet' 8 Gram Tube
    Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

  • PND-10500 - Silver Plated and Enameled Charm, Angel Wing (Left) 24x9x3mm, 1 Piece, Black
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • PND-10563 - Silver Plated and Enameled Charm, Angel Wing (Right) 24x9x3mm, 1 Piece, Black
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-3015 - Silver Plated Fishhooks Earring Hooks (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-7107 - Silver Plated Beading Hoop Earrings 1 1/4 Inch (20)
    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
Ingredients JSK-0242, FEA-3015,

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.
Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 49F 'Opaque Frosted Jet' 8 Gram Tube
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$2.49 / Package | SKU: JSK-0242
Earring Hooks, Fishhook Style 15MMx17MM, Silver Plated (25 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$4.87 / Package | SKU: FEA-3015
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

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