Sparkling Soiree Wine Charms Tutorial

Instructions

Make simple beaded loops using the 2" eye pins and 10-18mm beads of your choice - see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF) for step-by-step instructions on making loops on head and eye pins.
Using the 4mm bicone crystal beads, make 4 beaded head pins for 10-15mm bead, and add them to the bottom of each 10-15mm bead.
Option #1: String crystal beads directly onto the wire instead of making bead dangles, and use your 6 favorite "days of Christmas" charms.
String the top loop of each beaded drop onto a hoop, and bend the round end of the hoop upwards 90 degrees (click into the hoop below for more details.)
Option #2: Use approx. 1.5 coils of steel memory wire instead of hoops. Memory wire is very hard -- use cutters and pliers that are rated for memory wire.

Suggested Supplies

4mm Swarovski crystal bicone beads (article #5328), or 4mm Czech firepolish glass beads, your choice of colors
16mm Swarovski 5748 Arrow Beads, your choice of colors... Swarovski's crystal arrow beads are no longer in production, so get the last few while you can, or choose another style of Swarovski crystal bead, or other beadsof your choice. (fyi, The arrow beads pictured, are 16mm long.)
1.5" Ball-End Head Pins
2" Eye Pins
1" Silver-Plated Manipulating Hoops -or- Stainless Steel Memory Wire (Ring sized)

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