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Lu Star Earrings Tutorial

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.

Suggested Supplies

  • 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
Feb 1st 2021 Swarovski Create Your Style Design Team

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