Mardi Gras Earrings Tutorial

Free Technique Sheets & How-Tos

• For step-by-step instructions on making wrapped loops, and securely opening and closing jump rings, see: Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)
• Blog post: How to make "Cluster Earrings"

• 1 pkg of 100 [use 10] #26-818-05  Bead, Brass, Round, 5mm
• 1 pkg of 100 [use 6] #23-226-363  Bead, Glass, Round, 6mm, Iridescent Green (or use Iridescent Green Pearls)
• 1 pkg of 100 [use 6] #05-810-06-239ST  Swarovski 5810 Round Pearl Beads, 6mm - Iridescent Purple
• 1 pkg of 10 [use 2] #49-947-19-AG  Charm, Cast, Fleur-de-lis
• 1 doz [use 2] #34-633  French Hook Ear Wire
• 1 pkg of 100 [use 22] #37-099-15-4 Head Pin, 1.5", Standard, Ball End
• 1 oz [use 16] #37-133-0  Jump Ring, Round, Heavy, 4.5mm

• Chain-Nose Pliers
• Side Cutters
• Round-Nose Pliers