Rustic Love Earrings (Reboot)

Name: Rustic Love Earrings (Reboot)
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E8094
Availability: InStock

PROJECT E8094

Designer: Alexandra Smith

Skill Level: Beginner

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Antiqued copper mini hearts dangle from faceted nugget beads in these charming artisan style earrings. The design features mixed metal elements from the Nunn Design Winter 2020 Collection.
Reboot: We have updated this project with stainless steel color wire that will be slightly lighter than the hematite color originally used.

Instructions

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By following the instructions below, you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.

Begin by using flush cutters to cut 5 inches of 22 gauge hematite craft wire.
On one end of the wire, make a wrapped wire loop, sliding on one copper mini heart before coiling the loop closed. Double the thickness of your coil against the bead's oversized hole by using the technique shown in this video.
Slide on one faceted rectangle bead, then make another wrapped wire loop with a double-thick coil the same way you did in step 2.
Use pliers to attach an earring hook onto your wrapped wire loop from the previous step.
Enjoy your earrings!

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

PND-409 - Flat Tag Pendant, Mini Heart 11mm, Antiqued Copper, 1 Piece, by Nunn Design
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

BMB-106 - Metal Bead, Faceted Rectangle 9x13mm, Antiqued Silver, 1 Piece, by Nunn Design
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

FEA-129 - Ear Wire, V-Style 33mm, Antiqued Copper, 1 Pair, by Nunn Design
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

WNT-2236 - Wire Elements, Tarnish Resistant Hematite Wire, 22 Gauge 20 Yards (18.2 Meters)
Project uses 10 inches. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
XTL-0034 - Wubbers Classic Series Round Nose Quality Jeweller's Pliers
XTL-9920 - Beadaholique Bead Mat, 12.5x9.25 Inches, 1 Piece

Additional Information

Theme	Vintage Look, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day
Ingredients	PND-409, BMB-106, FEA-129, WCR-2240,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

How to Cut Jewelry Wire
How to Make a Wrapped Wire Loop
How to Straighten Bent Wire and Head Pins
Intro to Beading 101: Getting Started with Jewelry Making
Product Guide: Choosing Wire for Wire Wrapping, Wire Looping, and Wire Jewelry
Product Guide: Using Charms in Beading and Jewelry Making
Wire Gauge Guide

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.

Flat Tag Pendant, Mini Heart 11mm, Antiqued Copper, by Nunn Design (1 Piece)

            Flat Tag Pendant, Mini Heart 11mm, Antiqued Copper, by Nunn Design (1 Piece)
        
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.

                $3.47
            
             / Package | SKU: PND-409

Metal Bead, Faceted Rectangle 9x13mm, Antiqued Silver, by Nunn Design (1 Piece)

            Metal Bead, Faceted Rectangle 9x13mm, Antiqued Silver, by Nunn Design (1 Piece)
        
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.

                $3.47
            
             / Package | SKU: BMB-106

Ear Wire, V-Style 33mm, Antiqued Copper, by Nunn Design (1 Pair)

            Ear Wire, V-Style 33mm, Antiqued Copper, by Nunn Design (1 Pair)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Pair.

                $4.99
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-129

Artistic Wire, Copper Craft Wire 22 Gauge Thick, Stainless Steel (8 Yard Spool)

            Artistic Wire, Copper Craft Wire 22 Gauge Thick, Stainless Steel (8 Yard Spool)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $4.25
            
             / Package | SKU: WCR-2240