Shadow Angel Earring Tutorial
Note: this design originally used the (discontinued) Lilac Shadow color of dome bead. Suggested subs: Jet Black Large Dome, or Crystal AB Small Dome. Both are 11mm in diameter.
Created by: Rita Hutchinson
Designer Tips
- Add crystals, angel wing beads and spacers to head pins and finish with a simple loop.
- Because the large end of the dome beads are concave, it can be tricky to measure and cut the headpin for making your loop. Press thumb or other finger against the head of the pin, to pull it up to the inside of the dome for best results.
- New to jewelry-making? See Making Earrings 101 (PDF) for how to make head pin loops.
- Use any ear wire you like with this design.
- This design can be made as a pendant, by only making one.
Suggested Supplies
- 1 gross [use 2] #34-362-3 Silver Plated Ear Wire, French Hook, Plain
- 2 each #05-541-11-435 Swarovski Crystal Bead Dome Large 11mm
- 1 dozen [use 2] #05-000-06-02 Swarovski Crystal Beads, Faceted Round, 6mm
- 1 pkg of 10 [use 2] #49-947-01-AS TierraCast® Antiqued Silver Plated Beads, Cast, Angel Wing
- 1 pkg of 100 [use 2] #49-954-05-AS TierraCast® Antiqued Silver Plated Beads, Cast, Beaded 5mm
- 1 ounce [use 2] #37-422-1 White Plated Head Pin, 2", Standard
Tools
- #69-056 EURO TOOL Side Flush Cutter
- #69-275-09 Wubbers Bent Chain-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers
- #69-275-03 Wubbers Chain-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers
- #69-275-02 Wubbers Round-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers
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