I have created simple instructions and images for making a simple drop earring.
Step 1 – First you will need to gather your supplies. I used 2 inch Silver Head Pins, Chalk Turquoise Flat Beads, a silver round spacer, 6mm Swarovski Crystal Tuquoise Beads and sterling silver ear wires. You will also need a pair round nose pliers and cutters. You can find most supplies at any Hobby Lobby or any of your local craft stores.
Step 2 – Slide your beads onto your head pin in the design you want.
Step 3 – Using cutter pliers, remove any excess wire, leaving approximately 1/4-inch of wire.
Step 4 – Using your bent nose or chain nose pliers, bend the wire to form a right angle as close to the bead as possible.
Step 5 – Grab the very end of the wire at a point approximately 1/8-inch down from the tip of your round nose pliers. Roll the wire around the tip of the round nose pliers to form a complete circle centered over the wire stem.
Step 6 – Open the loop from your earwire, once your dangle is connected, close the loop back to its closed position using your pliers.
Your finished. Use the same steps to complete your second earrings.
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