Not an Angel - Earrings

A free earring design project featuring SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS artemis crystal beads and hoop-style French hook ear wires from Rings & Things.

As seen in the Rings & Things Wholesale Catalog 2011-12
Created by: Rita Hutchinson

Suggested Materials:
12" #64-328 22-gauge half-hard round wire, sterling silver (cut two 6" pieces)
2 #05-540-12-50 SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS 12mm artemis crystal beads, light topaz
2 #05-000-06-20 SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS 6mm faceted round crystal beads, siam
1 pr #34-569-03 Hoop-style French hook ear wires with 3mm bead, sterling silver

Tools and supplies:
cutters (#69-056)
round-nose pliers (#65-200)
flat-nose pliers (#65-080)
steel block (#69-125)
chasing hammer (#69-138)

TIPS:
* Create decorative head pins and hammer them before adding the beads.

*Bead on a Wire by Sharilyn Miller (#62-669) is a great wire-working resource book.

See our printer-friendly designer tip sheet.

For additional details about techniques used in this design, see:
Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet

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