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on “Sunburst Chandelier Earrings”:“These earrings are stunning. The seaglass bicones light up next to the capiz shell.…” read »
on “A Few More”:“I like all of these designs, especially what you did with the gold focal piece.…” read »
on “New and Old Stuff”:“I do like those vintage end of day beads. This version really compliments them.…” read »
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“Thanks everyone for your comments!! I actually took apart this bracelet, as I had a…” read »
on “Magnesite Turquoise”:“Definitely keep the bracelet- it’s beautiful! You did an awesome job on the wiring! The flowers…” read »
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“Jane, long time my friend. Your bracelet is beautiful- so original and unique. Everything in…” read »
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“It doesn’t seem to want to post. I used wood earring blanks. I painted…” read »
on “A Few More”:“Stingray suggests purple and amber bead drops on the gold necklace pendant. That sounds luscious.…” read »
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on “The hills are alive🎼”:“These are gorgeously stunning! The layered look is perfect from the 3D mountains to the…” read »
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on “A Few More”:“I forgot the earrings...Tangerine recycled glass.…” read »
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“Such a beautiful design, truly makes you think of water and the beach! I do hope…” read »
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Sunburst Chandelier Earrings
About this design:
Shine as bright as the sun in these beach glam earrings. The capiz shell coins add a shimmering natural element. They are on the larger side yet still lightweight. Total length: 3.5 inches
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
You will need:
- 10 capiz shell 10mm coins
- 1ft antique silver small paperclip chain
- 2 sunburst chandelier focals
- 1 pack of Czech glass seaweed bicones
- 3mm jump rings
- jump rings
- eye pins
- ear wires
Recommended tools: round nose pliers and fine tip wire cutters
Additional Images:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Cut 3 lengths of chain as shown. -For the center: 3 links of chain -Next to Center: 2 links of chain -Outside loop: 1 link of chain. Connect these links of chain to the sunburst chandelier with jump rings. |
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Step 2: Use your eye pins to create bead links out of the Czech glass bicone beads. Follow the tip below to learn how to make a bead link. You will need 10 of these. See Tip: Make a Wire Wrapped Bead Link |
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Step 3: Attach the bead links to the chain with the jump rings. Attach the capiz shell coins to the ends of your bead links with jump rings as well. |
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Step 4: Attach the sunburst focal to the ear wire loop. |
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Measurements: 6x1.75mm links
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On May 25, 2023 at 3:42 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:I can see these reflecting the sunlight like beacons in the night!
On May 25, 2023 at 3:46 pm #
Crystal Canary says:I love how the shape of the etched bicones mimics the sun rays on the metal chandeliers–not to mention how the light beams through them! Very nice!
On May 25, 2023 at 4:05 pm #
sweetjane says:These are great!! I love the new chandeliers!
On May 25, 2023 at 10:11 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Definitely summer beach glam ear rings! I really like the mix of textures and materials. I had a chandelier made with capiz shells. It had long strings of shells that made great wind chimes.
On May 30, 2023 at 3:10 am #
JenJouterie says:These earrings are stunning. The seaglass bicones light up next to the capiz shell.