Remember to double these instructions to create your matched pair of earrings
- Watch the instructional video: How to Make a Beaded Bead Using Twin Beads. Follow the instructions to create a twin bead beaded bead using jet/dark teal pearl twin beads and .008" black wildfire thread.
- String a 1.5", 22 gauge sterling silver head pin with a 4 mm Swarovski crystal bicone bead, then with your beaded bead, and then with another bicone bead. Use a pair of wire looping pliers to create a simple wire loop after the second bicone bead.
- Use a pair of flush cutters to cut a 2" length of 1.4 mm sterling silver delicate cable chain.
- Use a 3 mm, 22 gauge sterling silver jump ring to attach one end of the chain to the wire loop on your head pin. Then use a second jump ring to attach the other end of the chain to a sterling silver shepheard's crook square wire earring hook.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- BCT-029 - Preciosa Twin Beads 5x2.5mm 'Jet/Dark Teal Pearl' (24 Grams)
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.
- CHA-0915 - Sterling Silver Delicate Cable Chain 1.4mm Bulk By The Foot
Project uses 1 foot. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-4040 - Sterling Silver Shepheard's Crook Square Wire Earring Hooks 19mm (2 Pair)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FHP-02315 - Sterling Silver Head Pins 22 Gauge 1.5 Inch (10)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-03030 - Sterling Silver Open Jump Rings 3mm 22 Gauge (20)
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SWBI-1400 - Swarovski Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Crystal
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-8936 - Wildfire Thermal Bonded Beading Thread .008 Inch - Black- 50 Yd
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-3010 - Beading Needles For Soft Touch .010 16 Needles Size 10
- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
- XTL-5032 - Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
- XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
- XTL-0106 - BeadSmith Cordless Thread Zap II Thread Burner Tool