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on “Sea Lotus Necklace & Earring Set”:“Gorgeous combination to create a set of 3 strand necklaces!…” read »
on “Sea Lotus Necklace & Earring Set”:“Such beautiful, golden layers! The smaller beads & chain really show off the colorful Cloisonné…” read »
on “Happy suade to You!”:“these earrings are really cute!…” read »
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“Love these! Such an eye-catching design. So much movement from all the dangling suede…” read »
on “Green dream”:“Wow! Ingenious design…” read »
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on “Low Tide Earrings”:“Unfortunately, these do not come in gold.…” read »
- on “Heishi Hoops”:
“really cute! Love the heishi!…” read »
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- on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:
“Nice piece Jane. I enjoy all the colorful accents, but especially how you used the…” read »
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“Absolutely Awesome! The description says the links are plated, so I'm a bit confused. …” read »
on “Shell Cove Earrings”:“Love the combo of the Opal acetate (which looks like MOP), the shell links, and coconut--great…” read »
- on “Heishi Hoops”:
“My favorite style--the hoop ear wires are a blast to create with!…” read »
- on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:
“Beautiful way to frame the Abalone acetate leaves! The fancy ear posts make this extra…” read »
on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:“Thanks Pam!…” read »
on “Shell Cove Earrings”:“Another delightful pair of earrings! I must amend the fact that I love all 5…” read »
- on “Heishi Hoops”:
“Another fantastic earring! To be honest I love all 4 pairs.…” read »
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“These are my favorite earrings!…” read »
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on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“This is a beautiful eclectic necklace and earrings! I love it!…” read »
on “A Few More”:“That blue one has great appeal! Agree about the hula.…” read »
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on “A Few More”:“Interesting collection with great components. I especially like the blue pendant. It looks like…” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“Wonderful color and an absolutely beautiful design! What size brush did you use... one with…” read »
on “New and Old Stuff”:“Love those vintage beads. They look right at home in this bright and cheerful design.…” read »
- on “Green dream”:
“Wow! I have to agree with all of the above. This is a fabulous…” read »
on “Second piece from Nancy”:“Wow! I love the design and the beads are lovely.very organic…” read »
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“I agree with what everyone else has said. I have tried chain maille on a…” read »
on “Green dream”:“Exquisite! The chainmaille is really wonderful and the green seed beads really add charm to it.…” read »
Poppy Festoon Earrings
About this design:
The TierraCast festoon link has gorgeous poppy detail, and makes a stunning but super easy earring design with some gemstone beads and a little chain.
Designer: Kierston Aiello
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
2 Poppy Festoon Link 2 5mm Bead Cap (Petal shown) 2 French Hoop Ear Wire w/ 2mm Gold Filled Bead 2 Head Pin 21ga 2" 2 Round Jump Ring 19ga 5.5mm ID 4 Oval Jump Ring 20ga 3x2mm ID 4" Cable Chain 2.5mm 2 Round 8mm Gemstone Bead (Amethyst shown)
Tools:
chain nose pliers (2) round nose pliers wire cutters
Additional Images:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Onto 1 head pin string 1 gemstone bead and 1 bead cap. At top of cap bend wire over at right angle. Use wire cutters to trim to about 3/8", then use round nose pliers to form simple loop. Repeat. Set aside. |
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Step 2: Cut chain into two approximately 2" pieces, with each segment having an odd number of links. |
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Step 3: Open 1 oval jump ring and attach to one side of festoon link. Before closing add end link of 1 chain segment. Close jump ring. |
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Step 4: Open 1 oval jump ring and attach to other end of chain, then to other side of festoon link. Tip: When attaching chain to second side of link pick up the festoon to let the chain hang straight down, then bring the end up to attach to the loop. This will ensure that the chain is not twisted. |
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Step 5: Open round jump ring and attach at center of festoon. Before closing attach 1 gemstone dangle. Close jump ring. |
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Step 6: Open ear wire loop and attach to center link of chain, paying attention to which side of festoon will face forward. |
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Step 7: Repeat Steps 2-6 for second earring. |
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Lavender Amethyst Round 8mm
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14K Gold Filled Small Flat Cable Chain
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Measurements: 2.25x1.75mm links
Measurements: 2.69x 2.28mm links
Measurements: 2mm links
Measurements: 6mm inner diameter
Measurements: 6mm inner diameter
Measurements: 6mm inner diameter
Measurements: 6mm inner diameter
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On Sep 23, 2022 at 10:50 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:I love these! I would also love to add a stone dangling row from th center.
On Sep 24, 2022 at 9:27 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Love the poppy festoon links and your earrings are so pretty.
On Sep 26, 2022 at 10:44 am #
Crystal Canary says:Nice use of the festoon links. I wasn’t sure how to use these. Using chain is perfect!