Some new earrings have shown up in my Etsy shop and I am in love! If these do well, I may start doing a lot more pieces like them.
Because I love them SO much, I'm going to tell you how I made them!
Materials
- 5 - 6 inches of 20 gauge gold wire
- 2 Glass pearls, I got some vintage ones for a steal at a thrift store
- Gold earring findings (Or you could make your own with wire)
- Clear Crystal beads, side drilled hole
First thing, I took my pearl and put it on a looped finding. Then, because I like the look of wrapped loops, I used my round nosed pliers and made a loop a bit above my pearl. I then wrapped the rest of the wire down until I got to the pearl and I clipped off the excess.
Next, I did a briolette wrap on the crystal bead. I had a side drilled crystal but this process would work beautifully on a front to back drilled one as well. For a tutorial on how to do a briolette wrap, check out this super informative website! How to Make Beaded Jewelry
Lastly, the easy part! I opened the non-wrapped loop on the pearl bead, this should be on the bottom side, and put the loop from the top of my crystal on it. Close the loop. Then I opened the loop on the earring post and put the wrapped loop on the top of the pearl bead on that. Close the loop.
TA-DA! You just made some super pretty, super simple earrings! These are sooo cute for formal occasions, but you could wear these just about any 'ol time. These would also be really pretty with different colored beads and crystals, or silver wire! Experiment, have fun!
If you are interested in buying some of these lovelies for yourself (or a friend!) please check out my etsy shop by clicking the link in the sidebar.
**THIS TUTORIAL IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY, DO NOT MAKE THESE AND ATTEMPT TO SELL THEM.**
Have fun and make something pretty today!
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