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Czech Glass Earring Party
About this design:
When I first saw these Czech glass melon teardrops, my first thought was that they would be perfect for earrings. I paired them with gemstones & bead caps to create a few different looks.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- Czech glass melon teardrops
- Czech glass hibiscus coins
- Czech glass gold spacers
- Headpins
- Earwires
- Jump rings
- Gold 24 gauge wire
- Bead caps
- Freshwater potato pearls
- Seed beads
- Rock crystal faceted 3mm rounds
- Amazonite tumbled nuggets
Additional Images:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Begin by making a bead link with the 24 gauge gold wire- Slide on a bead cap, the Czech glass melon, a gold Bali spacer, and a purple seed bead. Next, use a headpin to make a bead charm- slide on a small gold seed bead and a Czech glass 7mm hibiscus coin. Attach the charm directly to the bottom of the bead link. To finish, slide the top loop of the bead link onto an earwire. See Tip: Make a Wire Wrapped Bead Link See Tip: Wire Wrap a Charm |
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Step 2: Begin by making a bead link with the 24 gauge gold wire-Slide on a gold Bali spacer, a melon bead, another spacer, and a pink seed bead. Next, use a headpin to make a bead charm- slide on a small gold seed bead and an Amazonite nugget. Attach the charm directly to the bottom of the bead link. To finish, slide the top loop of the bead link onto a 10mm twisted gold jump ring. Slide the jump ring onto an earwire. See Tip: Make a Wire Wrapped Bead Link See Tip: Wire Wrap a Charm |
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Step 3: Begin by making a bead link with the 24 gauge gold wire- Slide on a bead cap, the Czech glass melon, a gold Bali spacer, and a 3mm rock crystal faceted round bead. Next, use a headpin to make a bead charm- slide on a small gold seed bead and a freshwater potato pearl. Attach the charm directly to the bottom of the bead link. To finish, slide the top loop of the bead link onto an earwire. See Tip: Make a Wire Wrapped Bead Link See Tip: Wire Wrap a Charm |
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Measurements: 0.6mm hole/22 gauge
Measurements: 24 Gauge Wire or 0.5mm
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On Mar 28, 2021 at 12:11 am #
bluedog says:Love the color combos you picked for these, Elaina!
On Mar 28, 2021 at 8:11 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:What great designs Elaina. I agree with bluedog about the colors.
On Apr 03, 2021 at 4:06 pm #
Little Round Chick says:I have to agree with bluedog and BLE. Your colors are great and the designs are outstanding! Makes me want to buy all sizes in all colors.
On Apr 12, 2021 at 4:16 pm #
Crystal Canary says:What a nice way to use the Czech teardrops! I love how the ‘ribs’ in them are bronzed and can be highlighted with the metals used in the designs. You’ve really captured that effect in these beautiful earrings.
On May 07, 2021 at 8:09 pm #
MikalaMarie says:I like the white one best, thought I’d give this one a try, but it’s out of stock. Good design idea.