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Tropical Tides Earrings

AndreaP at Lima
Tropical Tides Earrings
Tropical Tides Earrings

Project details:

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These bright and funky earrings are full of character and ready to give your attire a pop of summer color.

Supplies you’ll need:

  • Czech glass bicones
  • Millefiori flower beads 6mm
  • Ear wire in kidney shape
  • Czech glass murex shells
  • head pins

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1

Use flat nose pliers to bend the ear wire end straight so you can slide the beads on. You may have to bend the ear wire a slightly to slide the beads on easier. Slide the beads on in the order shown. 5 bicones, 1 Millefiori flower, and another 5 bicones.

Step 2

Create a bead charm out of the murex shells. Slide the shell onto a head pin and create a loop at the top with a looper tool or pliers. Follow the tip below if you need help. Slide the murex shell charm onto the the ear wire.

See Tip: Wire Wrap a Charm

Step 3

Carefully bend the ear wire end back to it's position and these babies are ready to wear!

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