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Acorn Leaf Earrings
About this design:
Sweetly stacked Leaf Links go perfectly with the Acorn Bead Cap to make this delightful design!
Designers: Kierston Aiello and Tracy Proctor
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
6 Leaf Link
2 Acorn Bead Cap
2 Scalloped 4mm Bead Cap
2 Head Pin 22ga 2"
4 Jump Ring 20ga 3x2mm ID
2 Niobium Regular Loop Ear Wire, Grey
2 8mm Wood Bead, Brown
Tools:
chain nose pliers (2) round nose pliers wire cutters
Additional Images:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Onto one head pin string one scalloped bead cap, one wood bead (see tip), and one acorn bead cap. Bend wire over at right angle at top of bead cap. Use wire cutters to trim to about 3/8", then use round nose pliers to form simple loop. |
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Step 2: Open loop at top of acorn dangle and attach to one leaf link. Close loop. |
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Step 3: Open one jump ring and attach at top of leaf link. Before closing add a second leaf link. Close jump ring. Repeat to add third leaf link. |
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Step 4: Open loop of one ear wire and attach at top of earring. Close loop. |
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Step 5: Repeat Steps 1-4 for second earring. |
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Sterling Silver Headpin 2", 22 gauge
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On Sep 22, 2022 at 9:58 pm #
L Matute says:Beautiful!
On Sep 24, 2022 at 9:44 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Love these. They look great with the wood beadsa.
On Sep 26, 2022 at 10:41 am #
Crystal Canary says:The stacked leaves look great with the ‘acorn bead’ at the bottom. Delightful!
On Nov 19, 2022 at 12:36 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Hey TierraCast: how do you keep your metals from tarnishing? The silver colors for sure tarnish when exposed to air.