Retired - Rock the Casbah Earrings

PROJECT E1048
Designer: Megan Milliken
Skill Level: Beginner
Make these pretty little earrings in a snap. In black finish pewter and ivory, they are a perfect simple everyday accessory.
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.

Please remember to double these instructions to create your matched pair of earrings.
  1. Place a 10mm ivory crystal round faux pearl onto a 2", 21 gauge gunmetal eye pin, followed by a black finish pewter spiral cone bead cap. Create a wrapped wire loop after the bead cap.
  2. Place a 7mm black finish pewter casbah bead onto a 1.5", 21 gauge gunmetal head pin and create a simple wire loop. Use the wire loop to hang the casbah bead from the bottom of the ivory pearl.
  3. Open the loop on a gunmetal plated small earring hook and hang the earring from it; close the loop.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BMB-5610 - TierraCast Black Finish Pewter 'Spiral' Cone Bead Caps 8.5mm (2)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-5609 - TierraCast Black Finish Pewter Round 'Casbah' Beads 7mm (4)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWP-1045 - Austrian Crystal, 5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 10mm, 10 Pieces, Ivory
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-6318 - Gun Metal Plated Head Pins 1.5 Inches/21 Gauge (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-6270 - Gunmetal Grey Brass Open Eye Pins 21 Gauge 2 Inch (x50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-3313 - Gunmetal Plated Small Earring Hooks 16mm (20 Pairs)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • 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
Additional Information
Ingredients BMB-5610, BMB-5609, FHP-6270, FEA-3313,

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.
TierraCast Black Finish Pewter 'Spiral' Cone Bead Caps 8.5mm (2 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pieces.
$1.25 / Package | SKU: BMB-5610
TierraCast Black Finish Pewter Round 'Casbah' Beads 7mm (4 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4 Pieces.
$3.65 / Package | SKU: BMB-5609
Open Eye Pins, 2 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, Gunmetal (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$2.89 / Package | SKU: FHP-6270
Gunmetal Plated Small Earring Hooks 16mm (20 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pairs.
$3.29 / Package | SKU: FEA-3313
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose

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