Design Inspiration Supplies

Design Instructions

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Supplies needed

  • 2    French Hook Ear Wire w/Reg Loop, SF    (90-8170-01)
  • 2    Charm Keeper Hoops 17ga 20mm ID    (01-0400-11)
  • 2    Moon Phases Charm Set    (94-2572-25)
  • 20    Toho Demi Round 6/0 Beads (Metallic Rainbow Iris shown)

Tools

  • chain nose pliers

Skill Level: Beginner

Finished Size: Approx. 1 3/4"

Designer: Tracy Proctor and Kierston Aiello

Download the Moon Phases Earrings PDF

Watch the Demo Video: Moon Phases Earrings

Watch our technique videos on the TierraCast Blog (look for Jump Rings and Simple Loops).

Tip: If the demi round beads don't fit easily over the hook of the hoop use chain nose pliers to open the hook slightly.

Steps

  1. Open one Charm Keeper Hoop and string on two demi round beads, one crescent moon, one demi round, one half moon, and two demi rounds.
  2. String on one full moon, then repeat pattern from Step 1 in reverse.
  3. Close hoop.
  4. Open loop of one ear wire and attach to top of hoop. Close loop.
  5. Repeat Steps 1-4 for second earring.