Retired - Red Velvet Earrings

Name: Retired - Red Velvet Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E813
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT E813

Designer: Julie Bean

Skill Level: Beginner

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Inspired by Victorian-era colors and design, these drop earrings are as fashionable today as they would have been over 100 years ago. Wear them casually with a pair of jeans or dress them up with something fancier for a night out.

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.

Use the Vintaj relief block to gently sand the top surface of your connector and drop. This will bring out the details by exposing the shiny brass beneath the darker coating.
Onto an eye pin place 1 red bead. Create a simple wire loop after the bead and trim off excess wire with flush cutters.
Open the loop at the base of the bead (the same way you would open a jump ring) and link onto it the Vintaj drop pendant. Close the loop.
Open the loop on the other side of the bead and link onto it the Vintaj connector filigree. Close the loop.
Open the loop at the base of your earring hook and connect it to the top of the connector filigree. Close the loop.
Wear and enjoy!

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

BGL-10302 - Chinese Glass Beads, Faceted Rondelles 8.5x12mm, 16 Inch Strand, Opaque Red
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FHP-6281 - Antiqued Brass Open Eye Pins 21 Gauge 2 Inch (x50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

PND-3738 - Vintaj Natural Brass, Parisian Drop Pendant 29x14mm, 2 Pieces
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FCO-3730 - Vintaj Natural Brass, Cathedral Connector 16x12mm, 2 Pieces
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FEA-3700 - Vintaj Natural Brass, Round Ear Wire 30mm, 4 Pieces
Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-2222 - Vintaj Metal Relief Block For Filing, Buffing & Sanding
XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers

Additional Information

Ingredients

FHP-6281, FCO-3730, FEA-3700,

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: FHP-6281

Vintaj Natural Brass, Cathedral Connector 16x12mm (2 Pieces)

            Vintaj Natural Brass, Cathedral Connector 16x12mm (2 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pieces.

                $3.39
            
             / Package | SKU: FCO-3730

Vintaj Natural Brass, Round Ear Wire 30mm (2 Pairs)

            Vintaj Natural Brass, Round Ear Wire 30mm (2 Pairs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pairs.

                $2.49
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-3700