Icicle Lights Earrings Tutorial

Created by: Rita Hutchinson

Design by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design Team

Designer Tips

Add a crystal teardrop bead to a head pin (narrow side towards the head of the pin), add a rhinestone wheel bead, then a round crystal bead. Make a simple loop. Repeat for other colors of teardrop beads.
Cut the chain evenly in half.
Use chain-nose pliers to twist a head-pin loop open to attach icicle light to chain in desired location, and twist loop to securely close. Leave 2 open links between each light bulb for even spacing, or attach them randomly for a different look.
Add ear wire to top. Repeat for other earring.

New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for step-by-step instructions on making loops, and most secure way to open and close jump rings

Suggested Supplies

1 foot [use 3"] #40-011-001-3-FT Silver Color Oval Cable Chain by the FOOT, 2.2mm
1 doz [use 10] #05-000-05-01 Crystal, Bead, Faceted Round, 5mm (Crystal)
1 doz [use 10] #05-704-1-01 Crystal, Bead, Rhinestone Wheel, 4mm (White Plated/ Crystal)
1 doz [use 2] #05-500-09-02 Crystal, Bead, Teardrop, 9mm (Crystal/ Aurora Borealis)
1 doz [use 2] #05-500-09-21 Crystal, Bead, Teardrop, 9mm (Light Siam)
1 doz [use 2] #05-500-09-10 Crystal, Bead, Teardrop, 9mm (Aquamarine)
1 doz [use 2] #05-500-09-99 Crystal, Bead, Teardrop, 9mm (Light Colorado Topaz AB) *
1 doz [use 2] #05-500-09-12 Crystal, Bead, Teardrop, 9mm (Emerald)
1 gross [use 2]#34-323-3 French Hook Ear Wire, Bead and Coil (Silver Plated)
1 oz [use 10] #37-422-3 Head Pin, 2", Standard (Silver Plated)