Retired - Woody Christmas Earrings

PROJECT E7019
Designer: Rachel Zaimont
Skill Level: Beginner
Painted wood beads in holiday colors create a lightweight and festive pair of earrings.
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. Onto one head pin, string one scalloped bead cap with the cup facing up, one red wooden rondelle bead, and one bead cap facing down. Then add one bead cap facing up, one green wooden round bead, and one bead cap facing down. Then add one bead cap facing up, one red wooden rondelle bead, and one bead cap facing down.
  2. Using your pliers, make a simple wire loop.
  3. Open the loop of an earring wire and slide on the wire loop from the previous step. Close the loop.
  4. Enjoy your earrings!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BWD-0474 - Smooth Large Hole Painted Maple Wood Beads, Round 14mm, 16 Inch Strand, Grass Green
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BWD-0514 - Smooth Painted Maple Wood Beads, Rondelle 7.5-8mm, 16 Inch Strand, Red
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-6468 - 22K Gold Plated Scalloped Flower Bead Caps 6mm (50)
    Project uses 12 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-3023 - 22K Gold Plated 2mm Ball Head Pins 21 Gauge 3 Inches (x20)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-4030 - Bali Style 1 Ball Gold Plated Earring Hooks (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
Additional Information
Theme Christmas
Ingredients FHP-3023, FEA-4030,

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.
Head Pins, with Ball Head 3 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (20 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$4.94 / Package | SKU: FHP-3023
Earring Findings, Bali Style Earring Hooks with Ball 21mm, Gold Plated (25 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.
$13.09 / Package | SKU: FEA-4030
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.49 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

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