Retired - Tango Earrings

PROJECT E700
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Intermediate
You will feel like dancing when you wear these vibrant earrings. The saturated colors contrast beautifully against the dark Vintaj Arte Metal filigree and the small 3mm Austrian crystal bicones add just a hint of sparkle to the design.
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.

Don't forget to double these instructions to make your matched pair of earrings.
  1. To begin this project, please watch the video: How to Make Wire Loops Correctly. Please also look now at the photos for the placement of the loops you are going to be making in the following steps.
  2. Place onto a head pin 1 Austrian crystal 3mm bicone in fuchsia and 1 Czech fire polished 4mm round bead in mustard yellow. Start to create a wrapped wire loop but before you do the wrappings, slip the loop onto the Vintaj Arte Metal filigree at a spot shown in the photo. Complete the wrappings, snip off excess wire with flush cutters, and press any sharp end into the wrappings with chain nose pliers.
  3. Repeat the above step 7 more times, attaching the dangles as seen in the photos.
  4. Place onto a head pin 1 Austrian crystal 3mm bicone in fuchsia and 1 Austrian crystal crystal round faux 4mm pearl in jade. Start to create a wrapped wire loop but before you do the wrappings, slip the loop onto the Vintaj Arte Metal filigree at a spot shown in the photo. Complete the wrappings, snip off excess wire with flush cutters, and press any sharp end into the wrappings with chain nose pliers.
  5. Repeat the above step 1 more time, attaching the dangle as seen in the photos.
  6. Place onto a head pin 1 Austrian crystal 3mm bicone in fuchsia, 1 Czech fire polished 4mm round bead in mustard yellow, and 1 Austrian crystal crystal round faux 4mm pearl in jade. Start to create a wrapped wire loop but before you do the wrappings, slip the loop onto the Vintaj Arte Metal filigree at a spot shown in the photo. Complete the wrappings, snip off excess wire with flush cutters, and press any sharp end into the wrappings with chain nose pliers.
  7. Repeat the above step 1 more time, attaching the dangle as seen in the photos.
  8. All your dangles are now attached!
  9. Please look at the photo and use small dabs of E6000 glue to affix 3 flatback Austrian crystal pearl cabochons to the Vintaj filigree.
  10. Place 1 Austrian crystal crystal round faux 4mm pearl in jade onto the straight wire stem of one black finish niobium unfinished earring hook. Finish the earring hook as seen in the video here.
  11. Open the small loop you just made at the base of your earring hook and connect it to the top of your Vintaj filigree. Close the loop.
  12. All Done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • PND-7289 - Vintaj Arte Metal Kaleidoscope Filigree 28.5mm (1)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

  • SWBB-1384 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 3mm, 25 Pieces, Fuchsia
    Project uses 24 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWP-4090 - Austrian Crystal, 5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 4mm, 50 Pieces, Jade
    Project uses 10 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-3466 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 4mm Round Mustard Yellow (50)
    Project uses 20 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWF-99109 - Austrian Crystal, 2080 Flatback Hotfix Cabochon Faux Pearls ss10, 50 Pieces, Jade
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-5522 - Vintaj Natural Brass Head Pins 21 Gauge 2 Inch (20)
    Project uses 24 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

  • FEA-1550 - TierraCast Black Finish Niobium Unfinished Earring Hook 20 Gauge (2 Pairs)
    Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package.

  • XTL-1054 - E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
    Project uses 1 piece. 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 Boho
Ingredients BCP-3466, FHP-5522, FEA-1550, XTL-1054,

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.
Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 4mm Round Mustard Yellow (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$2.09 / Package | SKU: BCP-3466
Vintaj Natural Brass Head Pin, 2 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick (20 Pieces)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$2.59 / Package | SKU: FHP-5522
TierraCast Black Finish Niobium Unfinished Earring Hook 20 Gauge (2 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pairs.
$3.75 / Package | SKU: FEA-1550
E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$2.09 / Package | SKU: XTL-1054
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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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