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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 »
- on “Sea Lotus Necklace & Earring Set”:
“I really like the use of the beaded chain in this. Great design!…” read »
- on “A Few More”:
“JenJ, I tell myself that all the time--I hope you have better success exercising self-control when…” read »
on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“Thanks again you all...your support really matters. I have been in a real funk lately...don't really…” read »
on “A Few More”:“It’s been 10 days since you posted this. I never paid any attention to the woven…” read »
- on “Happy suade to You!”:
“I like the way the leather frames the feathers and moon charms. Very pretty.…” read »
on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“I agree with Crystal, I really like what you did with the honeycomb link. Pleasing color…” read »
on “Happy suade to You!”:“Love these! Such an eye-catching design. So much movement from all the dangling suede…” read »
on “Green dream”:“Wow! Ingenious design…” read »
on “A Few More”:“I love them all. My fav is the one in the lower right side. Lovely colors…” read »
on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“Thanks you all!! Yes, Nancy, that was your pendant. I had it for awhile…” read »
on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“Jane has cleverly presented a super colorful piece. I had that very same pendant and perhaps…” read »
on “Low Tide Earrings”:“Unfortunately, these do not come in gold.…” read »
- on “Heishi Hoops”:
“really cute! Love the heishi!…” read »
- on “Low Tide Earrings”:
“Do these come in gold…” read »
on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“Nice piece Jane. I enjoy all the colorful accents, but especially how you used the…” read »
- on “Interlocked Rings Earrings”:
“Rings are in! Nice way to brush up on our skills or learn to do…” read »
- on “Fern Hoop Earrings”:
“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 »
- on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:
“These are my favorite earrings!…” read »
on “Sunburst Chandelier Earrings”:“Thank you!…” read »
- 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 »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“Well most of my comment didn’t post. …” read »
- on “The hills are alive🎼”:
“LRC, actually 3 hairs…” read »
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 »
on “Green dream”:“Thanks, everyone, for your kind words.…” read »
- on “Green dream”:
“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 »
Blue Abyss Earrings
About this design:
I wanted to give a faux wire wrapped look by using jump rings. I think it looks very close to wire-wrapping but way easier.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
You will need 2 Czech teardrops, 3 sizes of texured jump rings, 3mm faceted silver beads, ear posts and 24 gauge wire.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Cut a 4" piece of wire, slide on your teardrop bead and keep upright so you can slide the jump rings on. Start sliding on your jump rings. |
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Step 2: Slide on your jump rings from biggest to smallest, I used 9 all together. Slide on the facteted bead and create a loop at the top with the wire and wrap the excess around the base of the loop and trim. Attach to your ear wires. |
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On Nov 17, 2022 at 10:54 am #
Crystal Canary says:Andrea, this is absolutely a brilliant idea!! I can’t believe how much it looks like wire wrapping. I like how the little faceted bead on top keeps them in place. This is an idea I just have to try!
On Nov 17, 2022 at 7:39 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Andrea, I have to say that I agree with Crystal Canary! It is truly a must try project.
On Nov 18, 2022 at 7:39 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Andrea – I also thought this was wrapped. Such a clever idea.
On Dec 04, 2022 at 6:58 pm #
Tater says:Beautiful design and choice of materials!