Retired - Peppermint Candy Earrings

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.

1. Begin by using the GS Hypo Cement and the Pickup Artist tool to place the flatbacks on to the connector link. Please watch our video: How to Use the Crystal FX Pickup Artist Crystal Positioning Tool. Place them in three rows, as seen in the photo, or choose your own placement.
2. Allow this to dry fully. We recommend at least an hour before working with it, but 24 to allow for maximum bond.
3. Take one head pin and string on one flower bead, (please see photo for orientation) make a simple wire loop. Make sure your loop is large enough to accommodate the connector. Open the loop, same as you would a jump ring and attach it to the hole of the connector.
4. Next take one eye pin and use the loop to attach the earring hook by opening the loop and closing it. String on one flower bead and make a simple wire loop. Attach this simple loop onto the top hole of the connector. Close the loop and you're all done.

• SWF-412580 - Austrian Crystal, Round Flatback Rhinestone SS12 3mm, 50 Pieces, Scarlet
  Project uses 32 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• BCP-4363 - Lucite Bell Flowers Matte Ruby Beadcaps 10mm (15)
  Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FCO-3355 - Zola Elements Acetate Connector Link, Coin 20mm, 2 Pieces, Pearl White
  Project uses 2 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.


• FHP-6267 - Silver Plated Open Eye Pins 22 Gauge 2 Inch (x50)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FEA-3006 - Silver Plated Earring Hooks, Hypo-Allergenic with Ball and Loop 18.5x19mm, 100 Pieces
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• XTL-1001 - G S Hypo Cement Precise Applicator Essential!
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-105 - Crystal FX Pickup Artist, Rhinestone Pickup Tool, 1 Piece
• PL5222 - Tronex Tools, Flush Cutter Pliers with Standard Handle and Tip Protector 5 Inches Long, 1 Piece
• PL5130 - Tronex Tools, Short Chain Nose Pliers with Standard Handle and Tip Protector 5 Inches Long, 1 Piece
• PL5320 - Tronex Tools, Short Round Nose Pliers with Standard Handle and Tip Protector 5 Inches Long, 1 Piece