How to Make Adorable Pearl Cat Paw Earrings
Learn how to make adorable pearl cat paw earrings in this step-by-step jewelry tutorial, featuring luminous Crystal Passions® pearls. This sweet, on-trend design is perfect for adding playful personality and irresistible cuteness to your handmade jewelry line. Follow along from start to finish as we show you exactly how to assemble one earring for a matching pair that’s sure to delight cat lovers and trend-conscious customers alike.
Design Idea RK2Q
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Patti, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
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- Wire, ParaWire™, gold-finished and silver-plated copper, round, 22 gauge.
- Ear wire fishhook, gold-plated, 17mm / 2.5mm ball / open loop, 22 gauge brass.
- Pearl, pearlescent white, Crystal Passions® 4mm round 5810.
- Pearl, pearlescent white, Crystal Passions® 10mm round 5810.
Instructions
Cut one 5-1/2 inch length of 22-gauge gold-finished ParaWire™.
Pinch one end of the wire between the fingers of your non-dominant hand as a stopper. Thread onto the wire, in order: two 4mm white pearlescent crystal pearls, one 10mm white pearlescent crystal pearl, and two additional 4mm white pearlescent crystal pearls.
Center the pearls on the wire. Slide the two 4mm pearls closest to the 10mm pearl outward approximately 1–2mm. Bring both wire tails upward and cross them evenly over the top of the pearl cluster. Pull the tails taut so the pearls sit snugly together and are evenly spaced on both sides of the center pearl.
Using chain-nose pliers, make a 90-degree bend close to one of the outer 4mm pearls. Wrap the opposite wire tail, pulling tightly around the base of the bend and the wire above the pearl to remove any remaining gaps between the pearls. Wrap twice, then cut off and neatly tuck in the wire tail.
Using the remaining wire tail, form a small wrapped loop above the pearl cluster. Cut off and tuck in the wire tail. Attach one 17mm gold-plated fishhook ear wire to the loop.
Repeat Steps 1 – 5 to create the second earring.
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