Christmas Forest Earrings

PROJECT E2138
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Intermediate
Perfectly stacked Austrian crystal beads make tiny Christmas trees for adorable festive 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.

By following the instructions below you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
  1. Take one head pin and string on beads in this order: one 14mm margarita bead, one 12mm margarita bead, one 10mm margarita bead, one 8mm margarita bead, and one 5mm bicone bead.
  2. Make a wrapped wire loop.
  3. Open the loop of the earring finding, same as you would a jump ring, and attach the tree to the earring hook. Close the loop.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FEA-3030 - 22K Gold Plated Long Elegant Earring Hooks 25mm (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-5215 - 22K Gold Plated Head Pins - 22 Gauge/1.5 Inches (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWC-87081 - Austrian Crystal, 3700 Crystal Flower Margarita Beads 10mm, 6 Pieces, Emerald AB
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWC-9555 - Austrian Crystal, 3700 Flower Margarita Beads 14mm, 4 Pieces, Emerald AB
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWC-9811 - Austrian Crystal, 3700 Flower Margarita Beads 12mm, 4 Pieces, Emerald AB
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWC-85081 - Austrian Crystal, 3700 Crystal Flower Margarita Beads 8mm, 12 Pieces, Emerald AB
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWBB-1501 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 5mm, 20 Pieces, Crystal AB
    Project uses 2 pieces. 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 Winter, Christmas
Ingredients FEA-3030, FHP-5215, PRES-5328-CRYSAB5, PRES-3700-EMR8, PRES-3700-EMR10, PRES-3700-EMR12, PRES-3700-EMR14,
Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
Earring Findings, Long Earring Hooks 25mm, Gold Plated (25 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.
$10.15 / Package | SKU: FEA-3030
Head Pins, 1.5 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$4.15 / Package | SKU: FHP-5215
PRESTIGE Crystal, #5328 Bicone Bead 5mm, Crystal AB (1 Piece)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$0.27 / Package | SKU: PRES-5328-CRYSAB5
PRESTIGE Crystal, #3700 Margarita Flower Bead 8mm, Emerald (1 Piece)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$0.71 / Package | SKU: PRES-3700-EMR8
PRESTIGE Crystal, #3700 Margarita Flower Bead 10mm, Emerald (1 Piece)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$0.92 / Package | SKU: PRES-3700-EMR10
PRESTIGE Crystal, #3700 Margarita Flower Bead 12mm, Emerald (1 Piece)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$1.19 / Package | SKU: PRES-3700-EMR12
PRESTIGE Crystal, #3700 Margarita Flower Bead 14mm, Emerald (1 Piece)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$1.49 / Package | SKU: PRES-3700-EMR14
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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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