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Chatter
on “Butterfly with Curled Antenna”:“Thanks for the compliments everyone. It's nice to know my butterfly is recognizable. …” read »
on “Birdie Birdie”:“This is so pretty! It's perfectly asymmetrical yet the pattern is intact with the beads. Great…” read »
- on “Butterfly with Curled Antenna”:
“I love this! Freeform wire work is my favorite. This turned out so great! Isn't it…” read »
- on “Eyes of Wisdom Necklace”:
“I love the mix of beads you have here! It's simply amazing!…” read »
- on “Amethyst Dreamcatcher”:
“This is so pretty! I think I want to give it a try
…” read » - on “FULL MOON”:
“This is so lovely!…” read »
on “Beads with a Ghostly Glow”:“Loved and laughed at your description. I have made a few pieces using varied chain…” read »
- on “Asymmetrical Green”:
“Perfect combination of elements! Love your wirework, it flows beautifully. And the change in texture with…” read »
- on “Eyes of Wisdom Necklace”:
“Great combination of colors & structure. For me, it's an unlikely pairing of beads, but it…” read »
on “Butterfly with Curled Antenna”:“It’s a side view of a butterfly- beautiful wiring, LRC. I love that blue crazy lace-…” read »
on “Butterfly with Curled Antenna”:“Just noticed your clasp. Very nice.…” read »
on “Butterfly with Curled Antenna”:“I agree, the blue contrasts so beautifully with the copper. I really like the…” read »
- on “Butterfly with Curled Antenna”:
“LRC - It does look like a butterfly. So cute. The copper and the blue are…” read »
- on “Aargh Again”:
“Thanks beady friends - CC - Skulls kinda freak me out too but this necklace was…” read »
- on “Birdie Birdie”:
“Thank you SweetJane! I loved Sue's work & purchased a few pieces. I excitedly…” read »
- on “Birdie Birdie”:
“Thanks for the artist's name on Etsy. I'll have to zip over there and take…” read »
on “Birdie Birdie”:“CC.....the bird is from suzieqbeads on Etsy. I tried to put a little...it's actually purple..in there.…” read »
- on “Aargh Again”:
“Well Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of rum. 16 men on a dead man's thumb!…” read »
- on “Birdie Birdie”:
“This is such a fun pendant. Love the colors in this happy little bird.…” read »
- on “Birdie Birdie”:
“Tweet, Tweet! Love the bold colors in the bird along with the neutrals--yes, perfect to…” read »
- on “Aargh Again”:
“I really like how the octopus hangs--fun piece. Skulls kinda freak me out, but I…” read »
- on “Birdie Birdie”:
“sweetjane - Love the design and the birdie. So colorful and fun. Great necklace.…” read »
- on “Aargh Again”:
“Thanks kye - I hadn't even thought of making a necklace for myself until you suggested…” read »
on “Amethyst”:“Thank you! But I have MS and my hands do not work all the time. But…” read »
- on “FULL MOON”:
“Nice and simple, good for those hot days.…” read »
on “FULL MOON”:“THANKS BEADERS AND KEEP ON BEADING!…” read »
on “FULL MOON”:“This is such a pretty necklace.…” read »
- on “Aargh Again”:
“I'm so glad you made yourself a necklace! So much fun!…” read »
- on “FULL MOON”:
“Purple Swarovski and moonstone. Nice choices.…” read »
- on “Aargh Again”:
“Thanks so much Pam and CAS - Promise I won't give any rum to the chicks.…” read »
- on “Order Amongst Chaos”:
“Hi kye - The line cuts cleaner for me if I snip quickly.…” read »
on “Aargh Again”:“Oooohhhh ... arrrrghhh! Wenchy enough? Oh YES! I like this even more than…” read »
- on “Amethyst”:
“Annao, you should give it a try if you want! I recommend using copper wire, you…” read »
on “Amethyst”:“Beautiful. The figure-eight links are especially innovative. The moss made for a gorgeous backdrop.…” read »
- on “Amethyst”:
“You guys have made my day! I am honored. My skills wouldn't be where they are…” read »
- on “Order Amongst Chaos”:
“What do you use to cut your Fireline thread? I have trouble getting a nice clean…” read »
on “FULL MOON”:“Is your Swarovski crystal purple colored? This is a pretty necklace.…” read »
- on “Aargh Again”:
“Green eggs and ham! How cute. Your necklace is very pretty. It is…” read »
- on “Amethyst”:
“Khristin, wow is not a strong enough word to describe the beauty, talent, creativity in your…” read »
- on “Amethyst”:
“This is beautiful work, I would like to do wire work.…” read »
Thin Spike Earrings
About this design:
A simple, polished silhouette is created by setting the thin spike focal into a cord end. Turquoise is my favorite color in every shade, so using these was a no brainer. These will match just about everything I own :)
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
2 thin spike focals 2 5mm cord ends 2 earwires
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Mix your epoxy. |
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Step 2: Using a toothpick or headpin dab your epoxy into the cap. Don't add too much, you don't want it to ooze out! |
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Step 3: Place your focal into the cap. Twist the focal in the cap to evenly spread the epoxy around. If any epoxy comes out, quickly wipe it away before it dries. |
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Step 4: Once your epoxy has set, it's time to hook on your ear wires. You will need to select ear wires that have a larger loop to accommodate sliding through the hole on the cap. A trick I used to make the loop more cooperative (shown in first image) is to use pliers and gently squeeze on the center of the loop. Then bend your loop to the side to slip the wire through the hole in your cap. |
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On Apr 18, 2019 at 12:23 pm #
Ramah K says:absolutely LOVE this design!!!!!
On Jun 07, 2019 at 5:00 pm #
KaraBControl says:Where can we get the caps?