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After Glow Earrings Tutorial

After Glow Earrings Tutorial

These earrings are inspired by Pantone's colors of the year for 2021, and pair nicely with the After Glow bracelet.

Created by: Janet Boyington


Designer Tips

  • Cut a 5-inch piece of 24-gauge wire, and wire-wrap one end directly to the lotus charm. For step-by-step instructions on making wire-wrapped loops, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).
  • Add beads in desired pattern, and make wire-wrapped loop at the top. Trim excess wire, and carefully tuck loose ends in.
  • Open loop on ear wire in a twisting motion, add drop, and twist securely closed.
  • Repeat for other earring.

Suggested Supplies

  • 1 strand (use 4 beads) #28-010-06-025 Fused Glass 6mm Rounds - Matte Smoke AB
  • 1 10-pack (use 2 beads) #49-955-07-AP TierraCast 7mm Nugget Heishi Beads, Antique Pewter
  • 1 roll (use two 5" pieces) #46-454-21 24-gauge Artistic Wire Tarnish Resistant Silver Plated Jewelry Wire
  • 2 each #49-943-19-AS TierraCast 13mm Lotus Petal Charms
  • 1 pair #34-569-04 TierraCast Sterling Silver Earring Hook with 2mm Bead

Tools

  • Basic jewelry tools: flush cutters, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers
Jan 1st 2021 Janet Boyington

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