Fireblossom Earrings Tutorial

Created by: Rita Hutchinson

Designer Tips

• Determine desired loop lengths and cut leather. For these earring, I cut 2 pieces at about 5" and 2 pieces at about 3".
• String large-hole gemstone on longer leather piece and porcelain bead on shorter piece.
• Gather all ends together in the correct order (see photo).
• Apply a small amount of superglue inside the crimp end. Insert all 4 leather ends at one time, squeezing them together to fit. Hold in place until glue grips.
• Gently squeeze the crimp end from front to back with flat nose pliers.
• Add earwire. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).
• Repeat for other earring.

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