Retired - The Little Gingerbread Man Earrings

PROJECT E3014
Designer: Karlin Jones
Skill Level: Beginner
These cute little earrings pair ceramic Gingerbread Man beads with red seed beads and gold plated findings. This is a fun, playful touch for the holiday season!
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 looking through your seed bead mix and pick out two of the lighter red seed beads.
  2. Take a head pin and slide on one red seed bead, followed by your Gingerbread Man ceramic bead and then another red seed bead.
  3. Once your beads are on, create a simple wire loop using your round nose pliers. Cut off any excess wire with your flush cutters.
  4. Open the loop on your earring hook (the same way you would a jump ring) and slide on the loop from your simple wire loop. Close the loop with your pliers.
  5. Your earring is ready.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FEA-3312 - Gold Plated Small Earring Hooks 16mm (20 Pairs)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BWC-3034 - Painted Ceramic Bead - Holiday Gingerbread Cookie 12.5x14.5 (2)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCS-6940 - Czech Seed Beads 6/0 'Rainbow Opaque' Mix Multi Assorted (1 Ounce)
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-5221 - 22K Gold Plated Head Pins - 22 Gauge, 2 Inches (X50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
Additional Information
Theme Christmas
Ingredients BCS-6940, FHP-5221,

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 Glass Seed Beads, 6/0 Round, Rainbow Opaque Mix (1 Ounce)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 oz..
$3.49 / Package | SKU: BCS-6940
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$4.87 / Package | SKU: FHP-5221
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

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