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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

wire wrapped crystal earrings

The natural shape of these crystal beads give these earrings a very boho feel while the peach hue offers a feminine touch. These could easily be shortened with less beads and lengthened with more to make unique shoulder dusters.
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Step 1

Cut six 5" [12.7 cm] pieces of 22 gauge wire.

Step 2

Using the tip of round nose pliers, grab one piece of the wire and roll the wire around the tip of the pliers twice.

Step 3

Before removing the wire from the pliers, bend the end of the wire underneath the coils in the opposite direction of the pliers.

Step 4

Remove the wire from the pliers. Take the end of the wire and bend it back through the wire coils.

Step 5

Place the wire between nylon jaw pliers and pull the wire to create a knot in the end of the wire.

Step 6

Thread a crystal bead onto the knotted head pin and use round nose pliers to create a messy wrapped loop.

Step 7

Using a piece of the cut wire, create a messy wrapped loop on one end. Before creating the wraps, thread the end of the wire through the loop of the wrapped loop from the previous step.

Step 8

Thread a crystal bead onto the wire and use round nose pliers to create a messy wrapped loop.

Step 9

Repeat Steps 7-8 to add another bead.

Step 10

Using pliers, attach an ear wire to the top loop.

Step 11

Repeat Steps 2-10 to create the second earring.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Peach Crystal Chunk Beads by Bead Landing™

    Item # 10549799 
    Buy 1 Get 1 Free - Add 2 items to qualify See Details See Details
    Buy one item at regular price & get the second of equal or lesser value free. Excludes clearance.
    $12.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Beadalon® German Style Wire, Round, 22 Gauge

    Item # 10121778 
    Save 40% off Two Regular Price Items with code 11272840 - Exclusions apply See Details See Details
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    $6.99
    • Color: Silver
    • Size: 22 gauge
    • Color: Silver
    • Size: 22 gauge
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    • Color: Silver
    • Size: 22 gauge
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Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Beadalon® Nylon Jaw Flat Nose Pliers

    Item # 10157928 
    Save 40% off Two Regular Price Items with code 11272840 - Exclusions apply See Details See Details
    Limit one coupon per product. Limit one coupon of each type per day. Limited to stock on hand. Void where prohibited. Valid only in Canada. EXCLUSIONS: Everyday Value program; clearance; buy & get items; custom framing; beverages & candy; books & magazines; gift cards; craft technology machines; Cricut, Silhouette. Exclusions subject to change. See Team Member for details.
    $19.99
 
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Instructions
Step 1

Cut six 5" [12.7 cm] pieces of 22 gauge wire.

Step 2

Using the tip of round nose pliers, grab one piece of the wire and roll the wire around the tip of the pliers twice.

Step 3

Before removing the wire from the pliers, bend the end of the wire underneath the coils in the opposite direction of the pliers.

Step 4

Remove the wire from the pliers. Take the end of the wire and bend it back through the wire coils.

Step 5

Place the wire between nylon jaw pliers and pull the wire to create a knot in the end of the wire.

Step 6

Thread a crystal bead onto the knotted head pin and use round nose pliers to create a messy wrapped loop.

Step 7

Using a piece of the cut wire, create a messy wrapped loop on one end. Before creating the wraps, thread the end of the wire through the loop of the wrapped loop from the previous step.

Step 8

Thread a crystal bead onto the wire and use round nose pliers to create a messy wrapped loop.

Step 9

Repeat Steps 7-8 to add another bead.

Step 10

Using pliers, attach an ear wire to the top loop.

Step 11

Repeat Steps 2-10 to create the second earring.

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