Low Tide Asymmetrical Earrings Tutorial

Created by: Mollie Valente

Designer Tips: Earring 1

String a pear-shaped pearl and a 3mm corrugated bead onto a head pin. Form a wrapped loop. (See Jewelry Basics 101 PDF).
Twist open the Vintaj roped-cable jump ring and attach to the wrapped loop. Also attach to an eye pin loop and twist the jump ring closed.
String a mauve pearl, a white pearl, and a 3mm corrugated bead onto the eye pin and form a wrapped loop.
Attach a French hook ear wire.

Earring 2

Patina and polish the moon charm (optional, it can also be left golden brass color).
Attach an eye pin to the moon charm loop. String on a 3mm corrugated bead, mauve pearl, pear-shaped pearl (upside down), and 3mm corrugated bead. Form a wrapped loop.
Attach a French hook ear wire.

Optional

Rings & Things blog article: How to use heat to patina brass charms.
French wire keepers -- never lose an earring with these little securities attached to your ear wires.
Beading mat -- keep beads from rolling away as you work!

Suggested Supplies

1 ten (use 2 pieces) #05-821-11-200 Swarovski 5821 Pear-Shaped Pearl Beads, 8x11mm - White
1 hundred (use 2 pieces) #05-810-06-207ST Swarovski 5810 Round Pearl Beads, 6mm - Mauve
1 hundred (use 1 piece) #05-810-06-200ST Swarovski 5810 Round Pearl Beads, 6mm - White
1 pair (use 1 piece) #88-105-12-0 Vintaj Natural Brass Roped Cable Round Jump Ring, 14.5mm
1 dozen (use 1 piece) #44-402-0 Brass Charm, Moon & Stars, Solid, 20x17mm
1 ounce (use 2 pieces) #37-722-6 Antiqued Brass Eye Pin, 2", Standard
1 hundred (use 1 piece) #37-099-15-6 Antiqued Brass Plated Ball End Head Pin, Standard, 1.5"
1 gross (use 4 pieces) #26-463-6 3mm Round Corrugated Beads - Antiqued Brass Plated
1 pair #34-042-0-AB TierraCast Niobium Earring Hooks w/ Round and Heishi Beads, Raw/ Gold-Fill/ Antique Brass