Retired - Olympus Earrings

PROJECT E1090
Designer: Megan Milliken
Skill Level: Beginner
These beautiful earrings featuring crystal pave cabochon beads are quick and easy to make, and will add a touch of sparkle and elegance to any look. They are an eye catching, different way to wear European style beads.
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. Thread a 4mm white opal bicone bead, a 7mm rhodium plated bead aligner, a crystal AB matte BeCharmed pave cabochon bead, another bead aligner, and another bicone bead onto a 2", 22 gauge silver plated head pin. Make sure that the ends of the bead aligners are inside the BeCharmed bead.
  2. Create a wrapped wire loop after the last bicone bead.
  3. Slide the wire loop onto a 1.5" silver plated kidney wire earring hook and down into the little dip in the bottom.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • SWBB-5222 - Austrian Crystal, 80501 BeCharmed Pave Cabochon European Style Lg Hole Bead 15.5mm, 1 Pc, Crystal AB Mat
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

  • SWBI-1420 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, White Opal
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-227 - TierraCast White Bronze Plated Lead-Free Pewter Classic Pandora Bead Aligners 7mm (4)
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-5320 - Silver Plated Head Pins 2 Inches Long/22 Gauge (X50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-6601 - Silver Plated Earring Hooks Kidney Wires Extra Long 36mm (2 Pairs)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5032 - Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
Additional Information
Theme Winter, Special Occasion, Bridal
Ingredients BMB-227, FHP-5320, FEA-6601,

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.
Bead Aligner, Classic Style 7mm, White Bronze Plated, by TierraCast (4 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4 Pieces.
$2.45 / Package | SKU: BMB-227
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, Silver Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$3.37 / Package | SKU: FHP-5320
Earring Findings, Kidney Wire Hook 36mm, Silver Plated (2 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pairs.
$1.89 / Package | SKU: FEA-6601
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose

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