Sweeter Than Honey Earrings Tutorial

Created by: Mollie Valente

Designer Tips

Twist open a jump ring and string it through a large-hole bead and then close the jump ring.
Open a second jump ring and string it through the first large-hole bead and a second large-hole bead; then close jump ring.
Open a third jump ring and string it through the second large-hole bead and a third large-hole bead; then close jump ring.
Open a fourth jump ring and string it through the third large-hole bead and a fourth large-hole bead; then close jump ring.
Open a fifth jump ring and string it through the fourth large-hole bead and the loop of an ear wire, then close jump ring.

For most secure way way to open and close jump rings, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).

Twist open a 5mm jump ring and string on a pear cut crystal pendant. Attach the jump ring to the bottom ring of the jump-ring-and-bead chain, positioning the flat "table" side of the pendant facing forward. Twist the jump ring closed.

Suggested Supplies

1 pair #34-061-27 TierraCast Brass-colored Niobium Earring Hook Findings
1 100-pack(use 8 beads) #26-114-0 Gold Plated Brass 5x5mm Barrel Beads, Large Hole
2 each #06-433-11-39 Swarovski 6433 Pear Cut Pendant, 11.5mm - Light Colorado Topaz
1 ounce (use 10 pieces) #37-167-6 Antiqued Brass Plated Jump Ring, Round, 8mm
1 ounce (use 2 pieces) #37-136-6 Antiqued Brass Jump Ring, Round, 5mm
1 pair #33-960French wire keepers (optional)

Tools

Your favorite flat-nose & bent chain-nose pliers (one pair of each)
Beading Mat #66-214-18 (optional) - keep beads from rolling away from you while you work!

Jan 1st 2021 Mollie Valente