Hunter-Gatherer Earrings Tutorial

January 21 is Squirrel Appreciation day in the United States. Celebrate these quirky Sciuridaes with us!

Created by: Mollie Valente

Designer Tips

• Place the squirrel charms on the rubber block and polish the high points with the 3M sanding sponge. Use a EuroTool polishing pad to create a shiny finish.
• Attach a finished squirrel charm to the loop of the eye pin. 
• For best way to open and close loops, and how to make wrapped loops, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).
• String the following beads onto the eye pin: 3.4mm brass heishi bead, 6mm Swarovski bicone bead, 3.4mm brass heishi bead, and 4mm Swarovski bicone bead.
• Finish the beaded eye pin with a wrapped loop.
• Attach the wrapped loop to the earwire loop.
• Repeat for second earring.

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