Retired - Claudia Earrings

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1. Onto one head pin string on one teardrop bead, with the large end down. Make a simple wire loop. Cut off the excess wire.
2. Cut off a length of chain, 9 links long.
3. Open one jump ring and attach one side of the chain to one of the bottom loops of the strand reducer. Close the jump ring.
4. Open another jump ring and attach the other side of this chain to the other bottom loop of the strand reducer. Close the jump ring.
5. Open the loop of the teardrop pendant you created in step one, same as you would a jump ring. Attach it to the center link in the chain, so it hangs from the bottom of the center link. (See photo). Close the loop.
6. Open the loop of the leverback earring, same as you would a jump ring and close it around the top loop of the strand reducer, with the leverback facing back. Close the loop.
7. All done!

• FCO-1405 - Nunn Design Strand Reducer, 2-1 Reducer 16x16.5mm.5, 2 Pieces, Antiqued Gold Plated
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• CHA-9814 - Nunn Design Antiqued Gold Plated Oval Cable Chain 3mm By The Foot
  Project uses 2 Inches. You will need 1 package.


• FEA-8226 - Nunn Design Antiqued 24kt Gold Plated Leverback Earring Findings 18mm - 2 Pair
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FHP-5216 - 22K Gold Plated Head Pins - 24 Gauge/1.5 Inches (X50)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• BCP-31402 - Czech Fire Polished Glass, Faceted Tear Drop Beads 10x7mm, 12 Pieces, Matte Silver
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FJR-5452 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (50)
  Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

• 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