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Threads of Turquoise Earrings Tutorial

Threads of Turquoise Earrings Tutorial

Created by: Rita Hutchinson

 

Designer Tips

 

  • Wire wrap the crystals directly onto the ear thread chain. See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for detailed instruction on making wire wrapped loops.
  • Use crimping pliers to tuck in the trimmed ends on the wire wraps. (It's not their traditional use, but the shape works perfectly!)
  • French wire keepers are really helpful to keep earthreads in the ear.

 

Suggested Supplies

  • 1 pair #53-509-06 Sterling Silver Ear Thread, 3", Box and Cable Chain
  • 1 pkg of 100 [use 6] #24-990-03 Sterling Silver Bead, Seamless, 3mm Round
  • 1 dozen [use 4] #05-328-06-28 Crystal Bead, Faceted Bicone, 6mm - Blue Zircon
  • 1 dozen [use 4] #05-328-06-124 Crystal Bead, Faceted Bicone, 6mm - Indicolite (or Turquoise)
  • 1 dozen [use 4] #05-328-06-413 Crystal Bead, Faceted Bicone, 6mm - Light Turquoise (or Aqua Bohemica)
  • 1 gross [use 2] #33-961 French Wire Keepers, Clear (not shown)
  • 2 pkg of 10 [use 12] #37-515 Head Pin, 1.5", 0.025" Diameter
  • 1 pkg of 10 [use 2] #37-295-440 Jump Ring, Round, 4mm
 

Tools

  • #65-010 Tool, Pliers, Crimping, 5"
  • #69-056 Tool, Side Flush Cutter
  • #69-275-09 Tool, Wubbers™, Bent Chain-Nose Pliers
  • #69-275-03 Tool, Wubbers™, Chain-Nose Pliers
  • #69-275-02 Tool, Wubbers™, Round-Nose Pliers
Jan 1st 2021 Rita Hutchinson

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