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Balancing Act Asymmetrical Earrings Tutorial
Created by: Mollie Valente
Designer Tips - Earring 1
Attach a tiny heart charm to the end of an eye pin. String on a rose-peach pearl and form a simple loop on the end. Then attach to the the end link of chain. New to jewelry-making? See Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).
Cut the chain at 1-1/2 inch in length. Use a 3mm jump ring to attach the chain to the bottom of a 20mm link.
String a white Baroque pearl onto a ball-end head pin and form a simple loop on the end. Use a 4mm jump ring to attach to the top of the 20mm link. Use a 3mm jump ring to connect to the post earring loop.
Add a butterfly nut to the earring post.
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Designer Tips - Earring 2
Attach a tiny heart charm to the end of an eye pin. String on a white Baroque pearl and form a simple loop on the end. Then attach to the bottom of a 14mm link.
Attach an eye pin to the top of the 14mm link. String on a rose-peach pearl and a mauve pearl. Form a simple loop and attach to the end link of a piece of chain. Cut the chain at 1 inch in length.
Twist open the loop on the post earring and attach to the open end of the chain. Close the loop.
Add a butterfly nut to the earring post.
Suggested Supplies
1 pair #05-841-08-200 Swarovski 5841 Baroque Round Pearl Beads, 8mm - White
1 hundred (use 2 pieces) #05-810-06-234ST Swarovski 5810 Round Pearl Beads, 6mm - Rose Peach
