Earrings with Iridescent Glass Beads, Glass Rhinestone Beads and Silver-Finished "Pewter" Beads

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Design Idea PG2B

-- Designer --

Elaine, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®

To learn more about Elaine Young, read her jewelry artist success story here.

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Jump ring, silver-plated brass, 4mm round, 2.4mm inside diameter, 20 gauge
Bead, glass rhinestone and silver-plated brass, clear, 5x2mm rondelle
Paddle pin, silver-plated brass, 2-inch teardrop style, 22 gauge
Bead, iridescent glass, translucent matte clear, 6mm round
Bead, iridescent glass, translucent matte clear, 8mm round
Bead, silver-finished "pewter" (zinc-based alloy), 24x8mm angel wing
Ear wire, silver-plated stainless steel, 21mm fishhook with star and open loop, 21 gauge

Instructions

Step 1

Onto a paddle pin, string an 8mm bead and slide down towards the paddle end.
Next, add the wing bead.
For the head, slide on a 6mm bead.
Add rhinestone rondelle bead for the halo.

Step 2

Form a simple loop, then trim the excess wire from the headpin.

Tip: For more information, watch "Making a Simple Loop" how-to video with instructions.

Step 3

Use a jump ring to attach the simple loop on the completed angel to the star ear wire.

Repeat Steps 1-3 for the second earring.

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