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Simple Wire Wrapped Rhinestone Cup Chain Earrings
Simple Wire Wrapped Rhinestone Cup Chain Earrings

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Simple Wire Wrapped Rhinestone Cup Chain Earrings

PROJECT PROJ-DF-E0007
Designer: Deb Floros
Skill Level: Beginner
These striking earrings will add a pop of color to any wardrobe. They have a hoop feel with the looping rhinestone cup chain and the wire wrapping up top adds an organic aspect to design.
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.

If you want, you can make these earrings longer just by cutting longer lengths of the cup chain.
  1. To make these earrings, please watch the video: How to Make Wire-Wrapped Rhinestone Cup Chain Earrings by Deb Floros.
    2. Based upon what you learned in the video, make your matched pair of earrings. Enjoy!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • CHA-10117 - Preciosa Czech Crystal Rhinestone Cup Chain, 18PP, Coral Orange/Brass, by the Foot
    Project uses 4 inches. You will need 1 package(s).

  • FEA-008 - French Hoop Ear Wire, with 1.5 Ball End 15.5x13mm, 14K Gold FIlled (2 Pairs)
    Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package(s).

  • WCR-2433 - Artistic Wire, Copper Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, Tarnish Resistant Brass (10 Yard Spool)
    Project uses 7 inches. You will need 1 package(s).

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5514 - The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire (1 Piece)
Additional Information
Theme Special Occasion
Ingredients FEA-008, WCR-2433, CHA-10117,

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.
French Hoop Ear Wire, with 1.5 Ball End 15.5x13mm, 14K Gold FIlled (2 Pairs)
French Hoop Ear Wire, with 1.5 Ball End 15.5x13mm, 14K Gold FIlled (2 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pairs.
$5.69 / Package | SKU: FEA-008
Artistic Wire, Copper Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, Tarnish Resistant Brass (10 Yard Spool)
Artistic Wire, Copper Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, Tarnish Resistant Brass (10 Yard Spool)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$4.50 / Package | SKU: WCR-2433
Preciosa Czech Crystal Rhinestone Cup Chain, 18PP, Coral Orange/Brass, by the Foot
Preciosa Czech Crystal Rhinestone Cup Chain, 18PP, Coral Orange/Brass, by the Foot
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Foot.
$2.70 / Package | SKU: CHA-10117
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
$25.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-5450
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
Xuron Micro-Shear Flush Cutter Pliers - Cuts Up To 18 Gauge Wire (1mm) Thick, (1 Piece)
Xuron Micro-Shear Flush Cutter Pliers - Cuts Up To 18 Gauge Wire (1mm) Thick, (1 Piece)
$16.85 / Package | SKU: XTL-5600

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I really enjoyed creating these earrings. I used a different colour, and it was a bit fiddly holding the ends together and wrapping wire round them, but it worked out and I now have a very elegant pair of earrings. I hope to find some sappphire cup chain(my birth stone) and design a pair!