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Disc earrings.
About this design:
I used Zola acetate discs, 30 mm, in Tide Pool.. I wire wrapped small charms for added interest.
Components:
2 30 mm acetate discs, jump rings, head pins, 6 mm fire polished, Toho seed beads, earwiresAdditional Images:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Wire wrap your charms, slip a jumpring through the hole in the disc, add the charms, add the earwires. Easy Peasy. Very lightweight and only a few minutes of your time. |
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On Jan 25, 2023 at 7:43 am #
Granny Nancy says:Wow, what gorgeous earrings.I love the vivid colors on the disc.
On Jan 25, 2023 at 11:20 am #
Crystal Canary says:Nice way to dress-up the acetate discs.
On Jan 25, 2023 at 2:30 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Summer time! The colors in the discs really make the charms stand out. Love ‘em!
On Jan 31, 2023 at 1:34 am #
K Ralston says:Striking. Sorry it’s taken me a while to catch up with what everyone is up to.
On Jan 31, 2023 at 3:28 pm #
C Dallara says:It would helpful to have the list of components needed.
On Mar 20, 2023 at 2:54 am #
P Rhodes says:In New and i just wanted to say the earrings are very beautiful and in just how learning how to make jewelry.. So I may be a little slow catching in.. How everything in here works.. Try. And God Bless.. From: Pamela