Retired - Orange Bay Earrings

PROJECT E2276
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Intermediate
These gorgeous Cultured Sea Glass earrings showcase a rich, saturated orange drop with a deep blue sea colored bead at the top for a little something extra.
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. Onto one head pin, string on one sea glass tear drop, one gold spacer bead and one 4mm bead.
  2. Make a wrapped wire loop. Trim any excess wire.
  3. Open the loop of the earring hook, same as you would a jump ring. Attach the wrapped wire loop to the earring hook and close the loop of the earring hook.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BGL-01080 - Cultured Sea Glass, Long Teardrop Beads 38x9mm, 5 Pieces, Opaque Orange
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-3464 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 4mm Round Capri Blue (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-3603 - TierraCast 22K Gold Plated Pewter Nugget Heishe Beads 5mm (20)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-05225 - 22K Gold Plated Head Pins - 22 Gauge 3 Inches (25)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-4030 - Bali Style 1 Ball Gold Plated Earring Hooks 21mm with 1.5mm Ball (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
Additional Information
Theme Summer
Ingredients BCP-3464, BMB-3603, FHP-05225, FEA-4030,

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.
Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 4mm Round Capri Blue (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$1.89 / Package | SKU: BCP-3464
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: BMB-3603
Head Pins, 3 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (25 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pieces.
$4.07 / Package | SKU: FHP-05225
Earring Findings, Bali Style Earring Hooks with Ball 21mm, Gold Plated (25 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.
$13.09 / Package | SKU: FEA-4030
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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
$6.49 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

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