
Twinkling Tulip and Pearl Earrings
Sometimes it's a meeting of the minds to come up with an idea here. I really wanted to use our new gold plated Fuschia Bead Cap in an idea with a large round, but just couldn't make it happen. Michelle from our filling department came in with Silver Lined Gold Pony Beads and sparkling Chinese Crystal Bicones to make this really lovely pair of earrings. Each earring has one 8mm opaque white round inside (you can't see it) to hold the beads steady, if you have extra 8mm rounds you could use, take them off the materials list below. –Carolyn, Owner eebeads.com
Materials:
1 Pkg. Silver Lined Gold Pony Beads (#17213) Qty:
1 Pkg. Opaque White Rounds, 8mm (#22116) Qty:
1 Pkg. Crème Round Pearls, 10mm (#26004) Qty:
1 Pkg. Clear AB Chinese Bicone Crystals, 4mm (#40009) Qty:
1 Pkg. Gold Plated Stainless Steel French Hook Ear Wires (#50001) Qty:
1 Pkg. Gold Plated 2 inch Thin Head Pins (#50585) Qty:
2 Gold Plated Fuschia Tulip Bead Caps (#60656) Qty:
Tools and glue you will need (change quantity to 1 if
you need them):
Flat Chain Nose Pliers (#51016) Qty:
Round Nose Pliers (#51017) Qty:
Side Cutters (#51018) Qty:
Directions:
Step 1. Thread onto a Head Pin one Crystal, one Pearl, two Pony Beads, one White Round, one Pony Bead, one Bead Cap, one Pony and one Crystal.
Step 2. Form a wrapped loop by bending the Head Pin 90 degrees about 2mm above the Crystal with Flat Nose Pliers. Curl into a tight loop with Round Nose Pliers and wrap the remaining wire around the 2mm section, trimming excess with Side Cutters.
Step 3. Open the bottom loop of one Ear Wire and slide the beaded Head Pin onto it. Twist the loop closed.
Step 4. Repeat Steps 1-3 to complete the other earring. Enjoy! |