Mardi Gras Earrings Tutorial

Created by: Tiffany White

Designer Tips

Place one bead (glass, crystal or brass), on each headpin and secure with wrapped loops.
Arrange the dangles onto the jump rings. Place two brass beads on first jump ring. Attach next jump ring and place one green dangle and one purple dangle.
Repeat the second step, three times per earring.
At one end of jump rings, attach ear wires. At opposite end, attach fleur-de-lis charms.
For a coordinating bracelet, see "Fat Tuesday" Bracelet. There is no coordinating necklace, since your neck will already be adorned with Mardi Gras beads!

Free Technique Sheets & How-Tos

For step-by-step instructions on making wrapped loops, and securely opening and closing jump rings, see:Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)
Blog post: How to make "Cluster Earrings"

Suggested Supplies

1 pkg of 100 [use 10] #26-818-05 Bead, Brass, Round, 5mm
1 pkg of 100 [use 6] #23-226-363 Bead, Glass, Round, 6mm, Iridescent Green (or use Iridescent Green Pearls)
1 pkg of 100 [use 6] #05-810-06-239ST Swarovski 5810 Round Pearl Beads, 6mm - Iridescent Purple
1 pkg of 10 [use 2] #49-947-19-AG Charm, Cast, Fleur-de-lis
1 doz [use 2] #34-633 French Hook Ear Wire
1 pkg of 100 [use 22] #37-099-15-4 Head Pin, 1.5", Standard, Ball End
1 oz [use 16] #37-133-0 Jump Ring, Round, Heavy, 4.5mm