Seeded Coil Earrings (Reboot)

PROJECT E8013
Designer: Alexandra Smith
Skill Level: Intermediate
These earrings offer a fun twist on seed bead design, alternating Toho glass and metal seed beads, featuring an Austrian crystal briolette drop.
Reboot: Please note that the briolette pendant has been swapped for a slightly larger one in the same color and the dark purple seed bead has been changed out for a similar looking one.
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. Please watch the video: How to Make the Seeded Coil Earrings. In this video, you will see from start to finish how to make these earrings using wire, seed beads, and Austrian crystal crystal briolettes.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • SWC-4695 - Austrian Crystal, 6010 Briolette Pendants 13x6.5mm 2 Pieces, Tanzanite
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMS-1005 - Colored Metal Seed Beads, Round 11/0 Size, 10 Grams, Purple
    Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

  • JSH-0148 - Toho Round Seed Beads 8/0 995 'Gold Lined Rainbow Aqua' 8 Gram Tube
    Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

  • WCR-2440 - Artistic Wire, Copper Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, 10 Yard Spool, Stainless Steel
    Project uses 14 inches. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-3084 - Silver Plated French Wire Earring Hooks 16mm (25 Pairs)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5036 - Beadsmith 2 Piece Mandrel Set - Wire Looping Tool - 10 Different Diameters
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
  • XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
Additional Information
Theme Yoga, Spring, Easter
Ingredients FEA-3084, WCR-2440, JSH-0148, BCS-322, PRES-6010-TAN17,

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 Wire Hooks 16mm, Silver Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.
$2.89 / Package | SKU: FEA-3084
Artistic Wire, Copper Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, Stainless Steel (10 Yard Spool)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$4.25 / Package | SKU: WCR-2440
Toho Round Seed Beads 8/0 995 'Gold Lined Rainbow Aqua' 8 Gram Tube
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$2.59 / Package | SKU: JSH-0148
Preciosa Czech Glass, 8/0 Round Seed Bead, Terra Intensive Purple - Matte (1 Tube)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$3.17 / Package | SKU: BCS-322
PRESTIGE Crystal, #6010 Briolette Pendant 17mm, Tanzanite (1 Piece)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$5.39 / Package | SKU: PRES-6010-TAN17
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
$25.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-5450

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