Sea Maiden Earrings

PROJECT E2285
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Beginner
A chainmaille look a top these red sea glass pendant drops is achieved by using two sizes of jump rings in a 2-in-2 weave.
Instructions

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By following the instructions below you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
  1. Open one 6mm jump ring and attach it to the hole of the sea glass drop. Close the jump ring.
  2. Open another 6mm jump ring and attach it to the last jump ring. Open another 6mm jump ring and attach it to the same jump ring attached to the pendant. These two jump rings will now sit side by side.
  3. Open a 4mm jump ring and attach it to both 6mm jump rings from the previous step. Open another 4mm jump ring and attach it to both 6mm jump rings from the previous step.
  4. Open a 4mm jump ring and attach it to both 4mm jump rings from the previous step. Open another 4mm jump ring and attach it to both 4mm jump rings from the previous step.
  5. Finally attach one 4mm jump ring to the last two 4mm jump rings and to the loop of the earring post.
By purchasing all supplies you will be able to make three pairs of earrings.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BGL-01022 - Cultured Sea Glass, Elongated Teardrop Pendants 24mm, 6 Pieces, Cherry Red
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-1048 - 22K Gold Plated Stud Earrings Ball Post & Ring 4mm (20)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-1017 - Bullet Clutch Earring Backs, Hypo Allergenic with Pad 7x11mm, 50 Pieces, Gold Tone
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5465 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 6mm 21 Gauge (50)
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5452 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (50)
    Project uses 10 pieces. 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
Additional Information
Theme USA/Patriotic, Summer, Nautical
Ingredients BGL-01022, FEA-1048, FEA-1017, FJR-5465, FJR-5452,
Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

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.
Cultured Sea Glass, Elongated Teardrop Pendants 24mm, Cherry Red (6 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 6 Pieces.
$6.39 / Package | SKU: BGL-01022
Earring Posts, Stud with Ball 4mm, Gold Plated (10 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pairs.
$6.97 / Package | SKU: FEA-1048
Earring Backs, Hypo Allergenic Bullet Clutch with Pad 7x11mm Gold Tone (25 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.
$2.59 / Package | SKU: FEA-1017
22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 6mm 21 Gauge (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$2.69 / Package | SKU: FJR-5465
22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$3.07 / Package | SKU: FJR-5452
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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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