Retired - Teacher's Pet Earrings

PROJECT E8060
Designer: Alexandra Smith
Skill Level: Beginner
Charm a special teacher in your life with these cheerful enameled apple earrings. Austrian crystal bicone accents add a touch of sparkle.
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. Begin by using pliers to open the loop of an eye pin, and slide on the loop of one apple charm. Close the eye pin.
  2. Onto the eye pin, slide one 6mm Austrian Crystal bicone bead. Above the bead, make a simple wire loop.
  3. Use pliers to open the loop of your earring hook the same way you would open a jump ring, and slide on the simple wire loop you just made. Close the loop of the earring hook. All done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • PND-2307 - Jewelry Charm, Red Apple, 20mm, Left & Right Pair, Silver Plated with Enamel
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWBB-1620 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 6mm, 20 Pieces, White Opal
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-3025 - Silver Plated Long Elegant Earring Hooks 25x16.5mm (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-6259 - Silver Plated Open Eye Pins 21 Gauge 1 Inch (x50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
  • XTL-0034 - Wubbers Classic Series Round Nose Quality Jeweller's Pliers
  • XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
Additional Information
Ingredients FEA-3025, FHP-6259,

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.
Earring Findings, Long Elegant Hooks 25mm, Silver Plated (25 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.
$7.79 / Package | SKU: FEA-3025
Open Eye Pins, Silver Plated 1 Inch Long and 21 Gauge Thick (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$2.79 / Package | SKU: FHP-6259
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Wubbers Classic Series Round Nose Quality Jeweller's Pliers
Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020

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