Design Inspiration Supplies

Design Instructions

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Supplies needed

  • 2    French Hook Ear Wire with Reg. Loop, GF    (90-3170-01)
  • 2    Temple Link    (94-3219-26)
  • 6    Crystal Brilliance Link w/Crystal    (94-6844-01) OR
  • 6    Milgrained Two-sided SS16 Bezel Link*   (94-3235-25)
  • 6    Oval Jump Ring 4x3mm ID, 20ga    (01-0018-09)
  • 6    Head Pin 24ga 2”    (01-0029-09)
  • 6    4mm European Crystal Bicone Bead in choice of color (Crystal shown)
  • 12    European Crystal Round SS16/4mm Flatback Crystals in choice of color (*if using unglued bezel links)

Tools

  • chain nose pliers (2)
  • round nose pliers
  • flush cutters
  • Two part epoxy or E6000 Adhesive (*if using unglued bezel links)

Skill Level: Beginner

Finished Size: Approx. 2"

Designer: Kierston Aiello

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

Tip: For a version using unglued bezels and flatback crystals, follow adhesive directions to glue crystals into bezels and allow to dry.

Steps

  1. String one crystal bead onto one head pin. Bend wire over at right angle above bead, allowing about 1mm of space between top of bead and bend.
  2. Use round nose pliers to begin a wrapped loop. Before completing wrap string on loop of one crystal link. Complete wrapped loop. Trim excess wire.
  3. Repeat Steps 1-2 five times.
  4. Open one jump ring and attach to one of the small holes in one Temple link. Before closing add one crystal dangle. Close jump ring.
  5. Repeat Step 4 to attach two more dangles to the link.
  6. Open loop of one ear wire and attach at top of link. Close loop.
  7. Repeat Steps 4-6 for second earring.

Download the Shooting Star Earrings PDF