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TierraCast Bee Earrings Tutorial

TierraCast Bee Earrings Tutorial

Created by: TierraCast
 

Designer Tips

  • Twist open loops of niobium earring hooks and feed an open end through the top of each honeycomb charm. Twist closed.
  • Open each jump ring by twisting open and feed through the top of each bee charm. Attach bee charms on jump rings through the bottom of each honey comb charm. Twist to close. For most secure way way to open and close jump rings, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).
  • Thread optional hibiscus flowers (shown) or other approximately 7mm bead of your choice on each head pin, curl into loop and attach to honeycomb link as shown in picture.

 

Suggested Supplies

  • 1 each #45-104-42 TierraCast Quick Kit, Bee Earrings
    ~ or ~
  • 1 pair #34-042-0-AB TierraCast Niobium Earring Hooks w/Round and Heishi Beads, Raw/Fold-Filled/Antique Brass Ear Wires
  • 2 each #49-965-68-AS TierraCast Honeycomb Links, Antique Silver Plated 
  • 2 each #40-943-29-AS TierraCast Honeybee Charms, Antique Silver Plated 
  • 1 100-pack #37-190-02-3 (use 2 pieces) TierraCast Silver Plated Oval Jump Rings
  • 1 oz #37-421-3 (use 2 pieces) Silver Plated Head Pin, 7/8" Standard 
  • Optional: #33-961 Clear Rubber Earring Backs, Wire Keeper

Tools

  • Basic jewelry-making tools: round-nose pliers, flush cutters, and chain-nose pliers
Additional Supplies
  • Optional: Czech glass flower beads (bead shown is a 7mm Hibiscus bead), lampwork flower bead, etc.
Jan 1st 2021 TierraCast

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