Rockin' Retro Christmas Earrings

PROJECT PROJ-JB-E0058
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Beginner
The tree charms used as focals for these holiday earrings definitely have a 50s retro vibe. They are suspended from links made of PRESTIGE crystal beads in the classic colors of red and green.
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.

For this design, instead of using eye pins, we will be using cut pieces of wire which are wire wrapped on each end.
  1. To make this pair of earrings, please watch the video: How to Make the Rockin' Retro Christmas Earrings. The video will show you each step to making this design.
  2. Please make your earrings based upon what you learned in the video. Happy holidays!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • CRZJ-3JSJ - Earring Findings, French Earwire Hook with Loop & Ball 22mm / 20 Gauge, Gold Filled (2 Pairs)
    Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package(s).

  • WCR-4595 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 22 Gauge Thick, Gold Color (8 Yard Spool)
    Project uses 18 inches. You will need 1 package(s).

  • PRES-5000-MAG4 - PRESTIGE Crystal, #5000 Round Bead 4mm, Majestic Green (1 Piece)
    Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 2 package(s).

  • PRES-5000-SIALT6 - PRESTIGE Crystal, #5000 Round Bead 6mm, Light Siam (1 Piece)
    Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 2 package(s).

  • PRES-5000-MAG8 - PRESTIGE Crystal, #5000 Round Bead 8mm, Majestic Green (1 Piece)
    Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 2 package(s).

  • PND-515 - Sweet and Petite Enamel Holiday Charms, Christmas Tree 25.5x18mm (1 Piece)
    Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 2 package(s).

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5032 - The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
  • XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire (1 Piece)
  • XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
Additional Information
Theme Christmas
Ingredients CRZJ-3JSJ, WCR-4595, PRES-5000-MAG4, PRES-5000-SIALT6, PRES-5000-MAG8, PND-515,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
Earring Findings, French Earwire Hook with Loop & Ball 22mm / 20 Gauge, Gold Filled (2 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pairs.
$5.39 / Package | SKU: CRZJ-3JSJ
Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 22 Gauge Thick, Gold Color (8 Yard Spool)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$6.95 / Package | SKU: WCR-4595
PRESTIGE Crystal, #5000 Round Bead 4mm, Majestic Green (1 Piece)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$0.44 / Package | SKU: PRES-5000-MAG4
PRESTIGE Crystal, #5000 Round Bead 6mm, Light Siam (1 Piece)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$0.65 / Package | SKU: PRES-5000-SIALT6
PRESTIGE Crystal, #5000 Round Bead 8mm, Majestic Green (1 Piece)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$0.99 / Package | SKU: PRES-5000-MAG8
Sweet and Petite Enamel Holiday Charms, Christmas Tree 25.5x18mm (1 Piece)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$0.65 / Package | SKU: PND-515
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
$25.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-5450
Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Round Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$29.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0021
Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020
The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose

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