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Shell Fringe Earrings

AndreaP at Lima
Shell Fringe Earrings
Shell Fringe Earrings

Project details:

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Layered mother of pearl shell drops create a beautiful fringe that swing and sway in the ocean breeze.

Supplies you’ll need:

  • 6 mother of pearl drops
  • 26 gauge wire
  • 2 African brass rice beads
  • ear wire

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step

Step 1

Cut 10" of wire. Image 1: Slide the wire through the 1st drop. Image 2: Bring the wire up and criss-cross it through the next drop. Image 3: Pull the wire to bring the drop down to overlap the first drop. Image 4: Criss-cross the wire throught the third drop hole. Bring the wires together at the top and twist to center them on the drop point.

Step

Step 2

Slide on the brass bead.

Step

Step 3

Create a loop with pliers at the top using both wire tails. Wrap the excess wire around the base of the loop 4-5 times and trim any excess wire. Open the loop the ear wire and attach the fringed shells.

Buy Products from this Project

15 yd spool
1-2$3.90
3-5$3.59
6+$3.32
Piece
1-4$0.85
5-9$0.77
10+$0.68
Package of 20
1-2$2.60
3-5$2.39
6+$2.13
30 yd. spool
1$12.95
2-4$11.91
5+$11.01