Earrings with Cubic Zirconia and Silver-Finished Brass Charms and Nylon Thread Tassels
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Design Idea L32H
-- Designer --
Jude, Jewelry Artist, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
To learn more about Jude Wroblewski, read her jewelry artist success story here.
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- Charm, cubic zirconia and silver-finished brass, clear, 13x12mm single-sided filigree heart
- Ear wire, silver-plated brass, 17.5mm kidney with 6x3.5mm shell and open loop, 20-21 gauge
- Thread, Griffin, nylon, lilac, size #16
- Jump ring, silver-plated brass, 8mm twisted round, 5.8mm inside diameter, 16 gauge
- Wire, Wrapit®, Nickel Silver, half-hard, round, 24 gauge
Instructions
Earring Instructions
Step 1
Cut the following:
- Two 6-inch lengths of half-hard nickel silver wire
- Eight 18-inch lengths of nylon thread
Step 2
Match up one end of four lengths of the nylon thread then pass the ends of thread through one 8mm twisted jump ring. Match all ends of the lengths so that they are hanging evenly over the jump ring.
Step 3
String one length of wire onto the loop on the charm then tightly wrap the wire once around the gathered thread directly underneath the jump ring to secure.
Continue stringing the wire through the loop on the charm and around the thread until the entire length of wire is wrapped to secure the thread. Trim to match all ends evenly, if needed.
Step 4
Attach the ear wire onto the jump ring, creating an earring.
Step 5
Soak the nylon thread in water then gently massage the thread for a flattened, shiny look.
Tip: Hang the earring onto the rim of the container in which the thread is soaking.
Step 6
Repeat Steps 2 through 5 to create a second earring.
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