Featured Project ~ December 2008
Seasonal wreaths and Evergreen boughs made these filigree star
earrings come to life. Green Swarovski crystal dangles add sparkle and make these earrings the perfect holiday accessory!
Materials:
Natural brass findings:
DP160- Filigree Star
CH10- Fine Ornate Chain
HP1- 1 Head Pin
HPF15- 1.5"Pearl Head Pin
JR20- 4.75mm Jump Ring
JR40- 7.25mm Jump Ring ER40- Round Loop Ear Wire
Tools & Supplies:
Ergonomic Rosary Pliers, Round with Cutter
Ergonomic Chain Nose Pliers with Cutter Wire Cutters
Other materials:
Czech glass & Swarovski crystals
STEP by STEPS
Step 1: Attach your star filigree to the ear wire.
A: Take a 7.25mm jump ring and attach it to the loop of your ear wire.
B: Take a 4.75mm jump ring and attach it to the 7.25mm jump ring.
C: Open the 4.75mm jump ring to string the star filigree.
Step 2: Create your dangles.
A: Cut a 1 Ό section of the fine ornate chain. B: Cut a 1 section of the fine ornate chain. C: Cut a ½ section of the fine ornate chain. D: Open your 4.75mm jump ring and slide one end of the 1 Όchain, the 1 chain, and then the ½ chain on top of the star filigree and close your jump ring.
Step 3: Attach the head pins to your beads and the chain. A: Take a 1.5mm pearl head pin and cut the head off with your wire cutters. Slide the head pin through the teardrop crystal and form an X by crossing the 2 head pin sides. You want your crystal to be in the middle.
B: Start twisting one of the ends around the other end of the head pin forming a coil. With the remaining stem make a simple loop.
C: Before closing the loop all the way, sting it through the 1 ½ chain. Close the loop. D: Take a 1.5mm pearl head pin and string the Czech glass on it. Start forming your loop. Before you go all the way around, slide the 1 chain through the head pin. Now finish your coiled loop. E: Take your 1 head pin and slide the Swarovski crystal on it. Make a simple loop. Before closing the loop all the way, slide it through the ½ chain. Now close your loop.
Step4: Repeat steps 1-3 to complete other earring.
Your earrings are complete, Enjoy
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