Shell Fringe Earrings

by AndreaP at Lima on 02/20/25

Project details:

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

↓ Step-by-step

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Supplies you’ll need:

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

Step-by-Step Instructions:

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 2

Slide on the brass bead.

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.