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Stardust Earrings Tutorial
Created by: Summer Melaas
Designer Tips
Link together 6 garnets with the 26-gauge gold-filled wire. Link one more garnet but add one CZ drop at the end: For step-by-step linking instructions, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF). Set aside.
Link together 6 tourmaline beads with 26-gauge gold-filled wire. Link one more tourmaline but add one CZ drop at the end. Set aside.
Link together 4 pearls with 26-gauge gold-filled wire. Link one more pearl bead but add one CZ at the end. Set aside.
Slide 2" of chain, then 1 clear bicone onto the hammered endless-hoop style ear wire.
Slide the linked garnets, then 1 AB rondelle onto the hoop.
Slide 2-3/4" chain, then 1 bicone onto the hoop.
Slide the linked tourmalines, then 1 bicone onto the hoop.
Continued Below...
One or more parts (or tools) used in this project are no longer available, so we've moved the whole project into the "Misc Jewelry Tutorials with Issues" area while we decide what we want to do about it: find a good sub, re-make this project, or retire the tutorial.
Designer Tips, Continued
Slide the linked pearls, then 1 bicone onto the hoop.
Slide 1.5" of chain, then 1 crystal AB rondelle onto the hoop.
Slide 1" of chain, then 1 bicone onto the hoop.
You can either be done as-is, or if you want a little more security at the end of the beads, you can wrap 26-gauge wire around the hoop about 3 times and crimp it tight onto the hoop with chain-nose pliers.
Finish it off with an earring nut or French wire keeper to keep it on your ear securely.
Repeat for other earring.
You can make the fringe as short or as long as you are comfortable! Have fun!!
