Retired - Crystal Drop Earrings

PROJECT E3009
Designer: Karlin Jones
Skill Level: Beginner
These gorgeous vintage Lucite earrings dangle with elegance. The large earring hooks add extra drama to this sparkly piece and make the whole look stand out. This is a quick and easy project that only incorporates three components!
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. Begin by taking your head pin and sliding it through your Lucite bead.
  2. Once your bead is on, create a simple wire loop using your pliers. Cut off any excess wire using your flush cutters.
  3. Unhook your silver plated earring hook wire and slide it through your simple wire loop, leaving your Lucite bead resting at the bottom of your earring hook wire. Close up the hook.
  4. That's it!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BCV-08 - Vintage Clear Lucite Plastic Faceted Beads 11.5mm (6)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-3005 - Silver Plated Ball Head Pins 22 Gauge 1.5 Inch (x20)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-6600 - Silver Plated Earring Hooks Kidney Wires Extra Extra Long 2 Inch (2 Pairs)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
Additional Information
Theme Winter, Special Occasion, Bridal
Ingredients FHP-3005,

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.
Head Pins, with Ball Head 1.5 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, Silver Plated (20 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$1.99 / Package | SKU: FHP-3005
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

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