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Dancing Dahlia Earrings
About this design:
For these statement earrings, I used an amazonite teardrop as a focal topped with clusters of gemstones, Czech glass, & seed beads. I love how the different shades of purples & blues look together and how fun they are to wear- a great addition to a simple outfit.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- Russian Amazonite Teardrop Focal
- Assorted Czech Glass, Seed Beads, & Gemstones (see below for the products I used)
- Headpins
- Earwire
- 3mm Jump Rings
- Gold 24 or 22 Gauge wire
Additional Images:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Using wire, make a bead link with the Amazonite focal. With a jump ring, attach a small piece of chain (less than an inch) to the top of the focal. Slide the top of the chain onto an ear wire. See Tip: Make a Wire Wrapped Bead Link |
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Step 2: Using the headpins, make bead charms with the Kunzite nuggets, Amazonite rondelles, garnet faceted rounds, Czech glass rose bicones, & the seed beads. |
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Step 3: Slide 2-3 charms onto a jump ring & attach to the chain. |
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Step 4: Repeat until the chain is full of bead charms. |
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Step 5: Attach two small pieces of chain & a bead charm to the bottom of the focal. Make two more bead charms & attach to the bottom of the pieces of chain. |
Buy Products from this Design
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| Package of 40 | $1.30 |
| per foot: $1.90 |
Satin Hamilton Gold (Plated) Round Jump Ring 3mm, 22 Gauge
BACK IN STOCK!
| 1 gram | $0.50 |
| 15-16" strand | $3.90 |
| 15 yd. spool | $4.83 |
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On Aug 27, 2020 at 4:27 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:Love your necklace and earring set. So creative and pretty.
On Aug 27, 2020 at 6:27 pm #
Fresh Baked says:I love the unexpected position of the teardrop bead…upside down so to speak. You have the coolest job on the planet, Elaina! Getting to play with Lima goodies all day!
On Aug 28, 2020 at 1:28 am #
bluedog says:Love the pictures that show what your beautiful earrings and necklaces look like when being worn. Beautiful designs!
On Aug 28, 2020 at 10:26 am #
Crystal Canary says:Wowza statement! Love all the dangles attached to the chain. Beautiful!
On Aug 28, 2020 at 5:21 pm #
kye says:Beautiful designs! I especially like the earrings. They are so cool and original.
On Aug 29, 2020 at 8:56 am #
Elaina at Lima says:Thanks everyone!!
On Aug 30, 2020 at 4:10 pm #
Little Round Chick says:You have all of the best goodies to play with and the greatest job bar none! This is an exceptional design and the colors are fabulous. Makes me wish I could wear ear rings! (My ears aren’t pierced and clips slide off my ear lobes.)