Retired - Olympus Earrings

Name: Retired - Olympus Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E1090
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT E1090

Designer: Megan Milliken

Skill Level: Beginner

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These beautiful earrings featuring crystal pave cabochon beads are quick and easy to make, and will add a touch of sparkle and elegance to any look. They are an eye catching, different way to wear European style beads.

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.

Thread a 4mm white opal bicone bead, a 7mm rhodium plated bead aligner, a crystal AB matte BeCharmed pave cabochon bead, another bead aligner, and another bicone bead onto a 2", 22 gauge silver plated head pin. Make sure that the ends of the bead aligners are inside the BeCharmed bead.
Create a wrapped wire loop after the last bicone bead.
Slide the wire loop onto a 1.5" silver plated kidney wire earring hook and down into the little dip in the bottom.

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

SWBB-5222 - Austrian Crystal, 80501 BeCharmed Pave Cabochon European Style Lg Hole Bead 15.5mm, 1 Pc, Crystal AB Mat
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

SWBI-1420 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, White Opal
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BMB-227 - TierraCast White Bronze Plated Lead-Free Pewter Classic Pandora Bead Aligners 7mm (4)
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FHP-5320 - Silver Plated Head Pins 2 Inches Long/22 Gauge (X50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FEA-6601 - Silver Plated Earring Hooks Kidney Wires Extra Long 36mm (2 Pairs)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-5032 - Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex

Additional Information

Theme	Winter, Special Occasion, Bridal
Ingredients	BMB-227, FHP-5320, FEA-6601,

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.

Bead Aligner, Classic Style 7mm, White Bronze Plated, by TierraCast (4 Pieces)

            Bead Aligner, Classic Style 7mm, White Bronze Plated, by TierraCast (4 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4 Pieces.

                $2.49
            
             / Package | SKU: BMB-227

Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, Silver Plated (50 Pieces)

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

                $3.49
            
             / Package | SKU: FHP-5320

Earring Findings, Kidney Wire Hook 36mm, Silver Plated (2 Pairs)

            Earring Findings, Kidney Wire Hook 36mm, Silver Plated (2 Pairs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pairs.

                $1.89
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-6601