Retired - Ammonite Earrings

Name: Retired - Ammonite Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E8008
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT E8008

Designer: Alexandra Smith

Skill Level: Intermediate

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These earrings exude earthy elegance in a simple drop style, featuring Czech glass nautilus beads wire wrapped with smoky quartz briolettes.

Instructions

By following these instructions, you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.

Cut 3 inches of 24 gauge wire, and make a wrapped wire loop on one end.
String on a nautilus shell bead, then make a wrapped wire loop on the opposite end.
Open the loop on your ear wire and latch on your wire wrapped bead, positioning the larger portion of the shell at the bottom.
Next, cut another 3 inches of 24 gauge wire, string on your smoky quartz briolette, and follow the video for how to wire wrap a briolette. Note: be sure to latch the wrapped wire loop of your briolette onto the wire wrapped shell bead before securing it closed.
Enjoy!

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

BCP-1303 - Czech Pressed Glass Engraved Nautilus Shell - Hematite - 17 x 13mm (6)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

SPQS-20 - SMOKEY QUARTZ GEM GRADE AA BRIOLETTES 10x11mm / 4 Beads
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FEA-3092 - Gun Metal Plated Plated Fish Hook Earring Hooks (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

WCR-2441 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, 10 Yard Spool, Gunmetal/Hematite
Project uses 12 inches. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex

Additional Information

Theme	Nautical
Ingredients	BCP-1303, SPQS-20, FEA-3092, WCR-2441,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

How to Make a Wrapped Wire Loop
Wire Wrapping 101: Wire Wrapping Tips for Jewelry Making

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. 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.

Gun Metal Plated Plated Fish Hook Earring Hooks 15x15mm (50)

            Gun Metal Plated Plated Fish Hook Earring Hooks 15x15mm (50)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.

                $4.39
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-3092

Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, 10 Yard Spool, Gunmetal/Hematite

            Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, 10 Yard Spool, Gunmetal/Hematite
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $6.29
            
             / Package | SKU: WCR-2441