Fireblossom Earrings Tutorial

Created by: Rita Hutchinson

Designer Tips

Determine desired loop lengths and cut leather. For these earring, I cut 2 pieces at about 5" and 2 pieces at about 3".
String large-hole gemstone on longer leather piece and porcelain bead on shorter piece.
Gather all ends together in the correct order (see photo).
Apply a small amount of superglue inside the crimp end. Insert all 4 leather ends at one time, squeezing them together to fit. Hold in place until glue grips.
Gently squeeze the crimp end from front to back with flat nose pliers.
Add earwire. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).
Repeat for other earring.

Suggested Supplies

2 each #48-070-02-AS TierraCast Blossom Crimp End Cap - Antiqued Silver Plated
1 pair #34-063-0 Raw Niobium Earring Hook Findings
1 pair #33-960 Wire Keepers
1 strand (use 2 beads) #25-050-07-901 5x7mm Porcelain Bead, Large Hole Rondelle - Vanilla w/ Speckles
1 strand (use 2 beads) #21-001-006-02 Carnelian Gemstone Beads, 8mm Round with Large Hole
1 pkg (use about 16") #61-130-05-02 Greek Leather Cord, 1.5mm, 5 Meter - Black
1 each #60-244 Adhesive, Loctite Ultra Gel Control SuperGlue

Tools

#69-275-31 Tool, Wubbers™, Medium, Flat-Nose Pliers
#66-214-18 Flocked Bead Mat (optional -- keep beads from rolling away from you while you work)

Feb 22nd 2023 Rita Hutchinson