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Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsAdd crystals, angels 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.Use any ear wire you like with these designs.These designs can be made as a pendant, by only making one.Free Technique Sheets & How …

A jewelry project from Rings & Things, based on a holiday earrings design from CREATE YOUR STYLE. Created by: Rita Hutchinson.Designer TipsFill the large end of the artemis bead with the 8mm puffed rondelle / briolette bead. This allows the 4mm rondelle tree trunk to be visible. Use Bronze Shade, Smoky Topaz, Golden Shadow or any of your favorite Swarovski crystal golden-brown shades of crystal.Add beads in this order to a head pin, 4mm cube bead, 8mm 5040 briolette / rondelle, 17mm Artemis, …