Lu Star Earrings Tutorial
Created by: The Swarovski Crystal CREATE YOUR STYLE Design Team
Designer Tips
- Using one eye pin, attach one Chinese Lu Charm to the bottom.
- Slide on one 6mm gold bicone crystal, one 10mm Rouge pearl, and one 6mm gold bicone. Make a simple loop to close. (Use 1-step looper or see Jewelry Basics 101 - PDF).
- Attach ear wire.
- Repeat for other earring.
- Note: Aurum 2x (bright gold) bicone beads are not always available, so we've linked in 2 other 6mm gold bicone bead options below as optional substitutes.
- 1 pack (use 2 beads) #05-810-10-253ST Swarovski 5810 Round Pearl Beads, 10mm - Rouge
- 2 each #49-943-20-AG TierraCast Chinese Lu Charm - Antiqued Gold Plated
- 1 ounce (use 2 pieces) #37-722-2 Yellow Plated Eye Pin, 2", Standard
- 1 pair #34-669-04 TierraCast 14kt Gold-Filled Earring Hook with 2mm Bead
- 1 dozen (use 4 beads) #05-328-06-41 Swarovski 5328 Faceted XILION Bicone Beads, 6mm - Aurum 2X (or other 6mm metallic gold Swarovski crystal bead)
Tools
- Chain-Nose Pliers (for opening and closing loops, without marring your wire)
- 1-Step Looper - or -
- Flush Cutters & Round-Nose Pliers
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