Retired - Olympia Earrings

Name: Retired - Olympia Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E8053
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT E8053

Designer: Alexandra Smith

Skill Level: Intermediate

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These Greek style statement earrings feature Zola Elements pearl white acetate coins and triangles with brass stamping blanks. This design uses the BeadSmith 2-Hole metal punch to make holes in the square stamping blanks. The earrings are then quickly assembled with 5mm open jump rings.

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. You may want to use a marking pen and ruler to complete this project.

Begin by watching the video: How to Use the BeadSmith Two-Hole Metal Punch. Using what you have learned in the video, make one 1.5mm hole on either side of your open square stamping blank (see photo for reference). You can use a marking pen and ruler to measure the spacing of your holes.
To assemble your earring: Use pliers to open a 5mm jump ring and slide on one hole of your acetate coin. Also slide on one hole of your square stamping blank. Close the jump ring.
Open another jump ring and slide on the hole of your acetate triangle. Also slide on the second hole of your stamping blank. Close the jump ring.
To attach your earring hook: Begin by changing the orientation of your earring hook so that the loop faces forward. Open a jump ring and slide on the second hole of your acetate coin. Also slide on the loop of your earring hook. Close the jump ring. Enjoy!

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

FCO-3355 - Zola Elements Acetate Connector Link, Coin 20mm, 2 Pieces, Pearl White
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

PNT-106 - Zola Elements Acetate Pendant, Triangle 16x20mm, 2 Pieces, Pearl White
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

PND-7906 - Solid Brass Open Square Stamping Blanks - 17.5x17.5mm 24 Gauge (2)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FEA-3030 - 22K Gold Plated Long Elegant Earring Hooks 25mm (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FJR-5457 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 21 Gauge (50)
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-0284 - BeadSmith Two-Hole Metal Punch, Makes 1.5 and 2mm Holes
XTL-0034 - Wubbers Classic Series Round Nose Quality Jeweller's Pliers
XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers

Additional Information

Theme	Summer
Ingredients	FCO-3355, PNT-106, FEA-3030, FJR-5457,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Altering Metal 101: Altering Metal Components for Jewelry Making
How to Open and Close a Jump Ring

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.

            
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .

             / Package | SKU: FCO-3355

            
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .

             / Package | SKU: PNT-106

Earring Findings, Long Earring Hooks 25mm, Gold Plated (25 Pairs)

            Earring Findings, Long Earring Hooks 25mm, Gold Plated (25 Pairs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.

                $7.61
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-3030

22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 21 Gauge (50 pcs)

            22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 21 Gauge (50 pcs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.

                $1.73
            
             / Package | SKU: FJR-5457