Retired - A Midsummer's Night Dream Earrings

PROJECT E609
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Beginner
Austrian crystals in rich capri blue sparkle like the evening sky as lucite flowers in shades of purple cluster and swirl below in these enchanting earrings.
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.

  1. Remember to double all these instructions to make your matched pair of earrings!
  2. Take a 3 inch long head pin and thread onto it:
  3. 1 Austrian crystal 4mm bicone in capri blue
  4. 1 Antique brass diamond cut 4mm round bead
  5. 1 lucite 10mm calla lily in matte amethyst (petals facing down towards the head of the pin)
  6. 1 lucite 12mm calla lily in matte heliotrope purple
  7. 1 Vintaj 7.5mm ornate scroll bead cap
  8. 1 Austrian crystal 4mm bicone in capri blue
  9. 1 cultured coin pearl in heliotrope purple
  10. 1 Vintaj 16mm fancy filigree bead cap
  11. 1 Austrian crystal 4mm bicone in capri blue
  12. Once you have all your beads settled onto the head pin, create a wrapped wire loop above the last bead and cut off excess wire using flush cutters.
  13. Hold your beaded strand, and using your fingers, gently press and mold the Vintaj 16mm filigree bead cap around the cultured coin pearl. You want to flatten the front and back of the bead cap so that it is flush with the flat sides of your pearl. See photo.
  14. Take your fine french ear wire and open the loop at the bottom the same way you would open a jump ring. Connect to that open loop the beaded strand you made above, via the wrapped wire loop at top. Close the ear wire loop.
  15. Enjoy!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BMB-4257 - Vintaj Natural Brass Ornate Scroll Bead Caps 7.5mm (4)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWBI-1423 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Capri Blue
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-40062 - Lucite Trumpet Calla Lily Flower Beads Matte Amethyst Purple 10mm (12)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-40075 - Lucite Trumpet Calla Lily Flower Beads Matte Heliotrope Purple 12mm (10)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-4253 - Vintaj Natural Brass Fancy 16mm Filigree Bead Caps (4)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-06303 - Antiqued Brass Head Pins - 21 Gauge 3 Inches (25)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-6620 - Vintaj Natural Brass Classic French Ear Wire 20mm (2 Pair)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-5172 - Antiqued Brass Diamond Cut Out 4mm Round Beads (100)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • 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
Theme Summer
Ingredients BMB-4257, BMB-4253, FHP-06303, FEA-6620,

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.
Vintaj Natural Brass Ornate Scroll Bead Caps 7.5mm (4 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4 Pieces.
$2.79 / Package | SKU: BMB-4257
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: BMB-4253
Head Pins, 3 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, Antiqued Brass (25 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pieces.
$5.49 / Package | SKU: FHP-06303
Vintaj Natural Brass Classic French Ear Wire 20mm (2 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pairs.
$2.29 / Package | SKU: FEA-6620
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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
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

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