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on “Rudolph Earrings”:“These are so darling and clever! I never could figure quite how I’d use those reindeer…” read »
on “My Favorite Colors”:“All of these bracelets are beautiful but I absolutely love the turquoise one. The enameled bracelet…” read »
on “Leftovers for Dinner”:“Great idea for randomness. I can't believe how evenly balanced it is--I would probably have…” read »
- on “Leftovers for Dinner”:
“Thank you, everyone. When I made this, I simply threw all the pearls in a container…” read »
on “Leftovers for Dinner”:“Great idea to use them in one delightful necklace!!…” read »
on “Leftovers for Dinner”:“Yummy leftovers! I like how you spaced the different colors all around. Definitely a…” read »
on “Simple Elegance”:“Beautiful way to showcase the Jasper & Sodalite pendants with the elegance of pearls. Every girl…” read »
on “Leftovers for Dinner”:“What a fun necklace. Sometimes it's just wonderful to get crazy and go for it.…” read »
on “Simple Elegance”:“So pretty Althea. I agree with Pam the first necklace is more striking although both are…” read »
on “Fireside Teardrop Earrings”:“Love the sparkly glass beads atop the teardrop. A really pulled together look.…” read »
- on “Rudolph Earrings”:
“Love the tiger eye deer heads. The 8 mm looks like a great size.…” read »
- on “Romeo”:
“KR - It's hard not to get emotional about all of our little friends. Those we've…” read »
on “Leftovers for Dinner”:“Oh,but leftovers many times are better than the first round. You have just proven that…” read »
- on “Romeo”:
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- on “Simple Elegance”:
“Both necklaces are great, but I agree that I love the first one more. You…” read »
on “Fireside Teardrop Earrings”:“Love these earrings that so.pretty!…” read »
on “Rudolph Earrings”:“I love the idea of the tiger eye being used for the reindeer earrings as they…” read »
on “Romeo”:“Hiya Crystal and Beady. It was a busy day yesterday. We all hit the bed around…” read »
- on “Fireside Teardrop Earrings”:
“The tiny gemstones pick up the picasso finish on the teardrops nicely. Love these!…” read »
- on “Millefiori Fringe Necklace”:
“Sounds good. I'll need to jot down some questions as I'm going along. Thanks.…” read »
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on “Fireside Teardrop Earrings”:“Love what you have done with the Czech teardrops.…” read »
on “Our Black Bears”:“Love, love, love …” read »
- on “Winter's Night Bracelet”:
“Love your symbolic bracelet. I can see the dark sky, the lovely shimmering stars and the…” read »
- on “Romeo”:
“Romeo is now home! Warming up on the electric blanket. It's raining and cold and he…” read »
- on “Winter's Night Bracelet”:
“Andrea, fantastic bracelet! After winter, I would say it was a night sky. Bingo it…” read »
- on “Winter's Night Bracelet”:
“Andrea, I love this piece for so many reasons. The ceramics & large hole pearls…” read »
- on “Open and Closed”:
“Oh Beady, I can't believe the ovals broke--that must have been more than frustrating to have…” read »
- on “Mrs. Mc Goo makes jewelry”:
“Melody...yes, my customer was very understanding. These two were not the pairs I goofed. The pairs…” read »
- on “Our Black Bears”:
“Crystal - I know what you mean about the personal messaging. You and Chicky can use…” read »
- on “Open and Closed”:
“Thank you all so much for your positive feedback. Sometimes I work on more than 1…” read »
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on “Open and Closed”:“Pink and brown together make me think of a smart, educated woman. Maybe…” read »
- on “Open and Closed”:
“I love looking at all the different ways you can wear your creations. I wonder, like…” read »
- on “Possible Christmas for Holly”:
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Concho Rattlesnake Earrings
About this design:
Our sinuous rattlesnake is elegant in this simple earring design. Gold and Turquoise are gorgeous together, but these would look great in silver or copper, too! Designed by Tracy Proctor.
Tip: The rattlesnake links can be positioned head up or down, or asymmetrically!
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
2 Concho Earring Post
2 Rattlesnake Link
2 Eye Pin 2" 21ga
2 Head Pin 2" 21ga
2 Gemstone 3mm Faceted Bead
2 Gemstone 5-6mm Chip Bead
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: String one 3mm gemstone bead onto one head pin. Use round nose pliers to form a simple loop large enough to attach to the rattlesnake link, trimming excess wire. Repeat. Set aside. |
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Step 2: Repeat Step 1 using chip gemstone beads and eye pins. |
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Step 3: Open loop of a 3mm bead dangle and attach to one end of a rattlesnake link. Close loop. |
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Step 4: Open one loop of a gemstone link and attach to other end of rattlesnake link. Close loop. Open loop at other side and attach to earring post, making sure rattlesnake link is facing forward. Close loop. |
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Step 5: Repeat Steps 3-4 for second earring. |
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On Mar 03, 2022 at 5:07 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Pretty earrings for rodeo wear, livestock fairs, county fairs, and every day!
On Mar 03, 2022 at 6:40 pm #
BevB says:Love the earrings! Thanks again to TC and LB!
On Mar 04, 2022 at 10:02 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Great earrings. Love the way you reversed the snakes.
On Mar 14, 2022 at 4:15 pm #
Crystal Canary says:The snakes are perfect for any western design