Retired - The Magic of Christmas Earrings

PROJECT E793
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Beginner
Wonderfully luxe and elegant looking, these earrings featuring dazzling Austrian crystals and silver filled findings are sure to delight this holiday season. Make a pair for yourself or give as a special gift for a loved 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. Take a head pin and place it through one of the holes in your pave thread ring. You want the pin to go from the outside of the ring through to the inside. Only go through one of the holes.
  2. Place onto the head pin one of each of the following: 4mm cube bead, 12mm margarita bead, 10mm, margarita bead, 8mm margarita bead, 6mm margarita bead, and a 15/0 seed bead.
  3. Carefully slide the head pin into the second hole in the pave thread ring (making sure all your beads stay on the pin). You should now have the "Christmas tree" captured within the thread ring.
  4. Create a wrapped wire loop on the outside of the ring. Snip off excess wire with flush cutters.
  5. Open the loop at the base of your earring hook (the same way you would a jump ring) and slide on the wrapped wire loop from the step above. Close the earring hook loop.
  6. Happy Holidays!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FEA-1201 - Silver Filled Long Flattened Ear Wire 18.5mm (10 Pieces)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-8011 - Silver Filled Head Pins 24 Gauge 2 Inch (20)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWC-2408 - Austrian Crystal, 5601 Cube Beads 4mm, 10 Pieces, Crystal Golden Shadow
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWC-9810 - Austrian Crystal, 3700 Flower Margarita Beads 12mm, 4 Pieces, Emerald
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWC-8750 - Austrian Crystal, 3700 Flower Margarita Beads 10mm, 6 Pieces, Emerald
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWC-8550 - Austrian Crystal, 3700 Flower Margarita Beads 8mm, 12 Pieces, Emerald
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWC-9750 - Austrian Crystal, 3700 Flower Margarita Beads 6mm, 12 Pieces, Emerald
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • JSO-0204 - Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 25C 'Silver Lined Ruby' 8 Gram Tube
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWCR-9005 - Austrian Crystal, 8500102 2-Hole Thread Pave Bead Frame Ring 18.5mm, 1 Piece, Crystal
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
Additional Information
Theme Christmas
Ingredients FEA-1201, FHP-8011, JSO-0204,

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, Flattened Ear Wire 18.5mm, Silver Filled (10 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 5 Pairs.
$5.79 / Package | SKU: FEA-1201
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 24 Gauge Thick, Silver FIlled (20 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$6.79 / Package | SKU: FHP-8011
Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 25C 'Silver Lined Ruby' 8 Gram Tube
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$3.37 / Package | SKU: JSO-0204
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

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