Retired - White Jade Scorpio Earrings

Name: Retired - White Jade Scorpio Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E2173
Availability: InStock

PROJECT E2173

Designer: Kat Silvia

Skill Level: Intermediate

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When you take long ear wires and adorn them with tiny gemstones, you can create a dramatic style to showcase your personalized zodiac charms.

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. Please note for this pair of earrings you can flip one charm to show the other side for the other earring.

Begin by opening the ear wire and slipping on one charm down to the loop at the base.
Trim off about 40 inches of wire. Straighten the wire so it is easier to work with.
Wrap the wire three times around the bottom loop trapping the charm in place (please see photo for reference). Make sure your tail is tucked in so it does not snag. Then wrap the wire going up the front side of the ear wire three more times.
String on one gemstone bead, lay it on the front center of the ear wire and wrap the wire three more times. Continue wrapping until you have added 10 gemstones total.
Finish your wrapping with four wraps. Tuck the end and trim the excess wire.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

FEA-6600 - Silver Plated Earring Hooks Kidney Wires Extra Extra Long 2 Inch (2 Pairs)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

PND-8189 - TierraCast Zodiac Charm Collection, Scorpio Symbol 19x15.25mm, 1 Piece, Antiqued Silver Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

SPJD-41 - White Jade Serpentine Tiny 2mm Round Beads 16 Inch Strand
Project uses 20 pieces. You will need 1 package.

WCR-3030 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 30 Gauge Thick, 30 Yard Spool, Tarnish Resistant Silver
Project uses 1 Spool. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-0074 - Eurotool Nylon Jaw Pliers Chain Nose- For Scratch-Free Wire Work

Additional Information

Theme	Pop Culture, Personalization, Boho
Ingredients	PND-8189, WCR-3030,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Wire Wrapping 101: Wire Wrapping Tips for Jewelry Making

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.

TierraCast Zodiac Charm Collection, Scorpio Symbol 19x15.25mm, 1 Piece, Antiqued Silver Plated

            TierraCast Zodiac Charm Collection, Scorpio Symbol 19x15.25mm, 1 Piece, Antiqued Silver Plated
        
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.

                $1.89
            
             / Package | SKU: PND-8189

Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 30 Gauge Thick, Tarnish Resistant Silver (30 Yard Spool)

            Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 30 Gauge Thick, Tarnish Resistant Silver (30 Yard Spool)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $6.49
            
             / Package | SKU: WCR-3030