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By following the instructions below you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
- Begin by stringing one scallop bead on to one head pin. Make a simple wire loop. Set aside.
- String one cowrie bead on to one eye pin. Make a simple wire loop. Set aside.
- Open one jump ring and attach it to the simple wire loop of the scallop bead and to one acetate connector link. Close the jump ring.
- Open another jump ring and attach it to the bottom loop of the cowrie bead and to the other side of the acetate link. Close the jump ring.
- Open the top loop of the cowrie bead, same as you would a jump ring and attach it to the earring hook. Close the loop.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- FEA-3010 - 22K Gold Plated Surgical Steel Hypo-Allergenic Earring Hooks (100)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-4401 - Pewter Bead, Cowrie Shell 14x9mm, Antiqued Gold Plated, 2 Pieces, By TierraCast
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCO-3340 - Zola Elements Acetate Connector Link, Twilight Rectangle 14x10mm, 2 Pieces, Blue Multi-Colored
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-4405 - Pewter Bead, Scallop Shell 13mm, Antiqued Gold Plated, 2 Pieces, By TierraCast
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FHP-5215 - 22K Gold Plated Head Pins - 22 Gauge/1.5 Inches (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FHP-6257 - 22K Gold Plated Open Eye Pins 22 Gauge 1.5 Inch (x50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5260 - 22K Gold Plated 6mm 19 Gauge Open Jump Rings (100)
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers