Retired - Santa Baby Earrings

Name: Retired - Santa Baby Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E8000
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT E8000

Designer: Alexandra Smith

Skill Level: Intermediate

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These earrings are a creative and crafty way to accessorize your holidays! A wonderfully rendered ceramic Santa Claus bead is nestled in a wire-wrapped seed bead wreath, adrift in a snowfall of cable chain dangles.

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.

Please watch the video: How to Make the Santa Baby Earrings. In this video, you will see how to create a wire wrapped frame with focal bead and chain dangles.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

BWC-3016 - Painted Ceramic Bead - Mini Holiday Santa Claus 8.5x15mm (2)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FJR-5467 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 6mm 21 Gauge (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

WCR-2030 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 20 Gauge Thick, 6 Yard Spool, Tarnish Resistant Silver
Project uses 12 Inches. You will need 1 package.

CHA-2400 - Silver Plated 2mm x 2.4mm Cable Chain - By The Foot
Project uses 12 Inches. You will need 1 package.

FHP-5325 - Silver Plated Head Pins 2 Inches/21 Gauge (X50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FEA-9971 - Silver Plated Earring Hooks With Crystal - Clear Glass Crystal (10)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

JSH-0024 - Toho Round Seed Beads 8/0 37 'Silver Lined Olivine' 8 Gram Tube
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-0033 - Wubbers Classic Series Chain Nose Quality Jeweller's Pliers
XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
XTL-5515 - Beadsmith Jewelry Wire Side Cutters (Nippers) Pliers
XTL-5670 - Wubbers Classic Series Narrow Flat Nose Duckbill Pliers - 3mm Wide Jaws

Additional Information

Theme	Christmas
Ingredients	FJR-5467, WCR-2030, CHA-2400, FHP-5325, JSH-0024,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

How to Make a Wrapped Wire Loop
How to Open and Close a Jump Ring
Wire Wrapping 101: Wire Wrapping Tips for Jewelry Making

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.

Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 6mm 21 Gauge (50 pcs)

            Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 6mm 21 Gauge (50 pcs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.

                $3.49
            
             / Package | SKU: FJR-5467

Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 20 Gauge Thick, Tarnish Resistant Silver (6 Yard Spool)

            Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 20 Gauge Thick, Tarnish Resistant Silver (6 Yard Spool)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $7.49
            
             / Package | SKU: WCR-2030

Silver Plated Cable Chain, 1.8mm, by the Foot

            Silver Plated Cable Chain, 1.8mm, by the Foot
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.

                $5.09
            
             / Package | SKU: CHA-2400

Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, Silver Plated (50 Pieces)

            Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, Silver Plated (50 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.

                $4.17
            
             / Package | SKU: FHP-5325

Toho Round Seed Beads 8/0 37 'Silver Lined Olivine' 8 Gram Tube

            Toho Round Seed Beads 8/0 37 'Silver Lined Olivine' 8 Gram Tube
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $2.49
            
             / Package | SKU: JSH-0024