Hunter-Gatherer Earrings Tutorial

January 21 is Squirrel Appreciation day in the United States. Celebrate these quirky Sciuridaes with us!

Created by: Mollie Valente

Designer Tips

Place the squirrel charms on the rubber block and polish the high points with the 3M sanding sponge. Use a EuroTool polishing pad to create a shiny finish.
Attach a finished squirrel charm to the loop of the eye pin.
For best way to open and close loops, and how to make wrapped loops, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).
String the following beads onto the eye pin: 3.4mm brass heishi bead, 6mm Swarovski bicone bead, 3.4mm brass heishi bead, and 4mm Swarovski bicone bead.
Finish the beaded eye pin with a wrapped loop.
Attach the wrapped loop to the earwire loop.
Repeat for second earring.

Suggested Supplies

1 pair #88-103-22-0 Vintaj Natural Brass Charm, Gathering Squirrel, 16.5x12.5mm
1 gross (use 4 beads) #26-233-0 Brass Metal Beads, Heishi-Style, 3.4x1mm
1 dozen (use 2 beads) #05-328-06-32 Swarovski 5328 Faceted XILION Bicone Beads, 6mm - Jet AB 2X
1 ounce (use 2 pieces) #37-722-6 Antiqued Brass Eye Pin, 2", Standard
1 pair #34-061-27 TierraCast Brass-colored Niobium Earring Hook Findings
1 pair #33-960Wire Keepers, white