Chain and Pearl Earrings
Longer earrings are all over the runway for Spring and Summer. I never really thought they went out of style, but sometimes they just seem more ubiquitous. Now is one of those times!
These shoulder duster earrings could be made longer if you like, or shorter if you're more conservative. How about making them with fewer strands? With different colors of stone chips instead of pearls? In gold, brass, or copper instead of silver? A mix of metals? With fibers added??
Oh my! I'm inspired now...how 'bout you?
Materials and Tools
Random chains, including rhinestone cup chain
Pearls or other accent beads
Head pins
Craft wire
Bead caps
Twisted jump rings (20 gauge, 8 mm)
Earring wires
Tools
Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Wire cutters
Tape measure
1. Cut your chains to the lengths you desire. I chose to cut mine between 2 1/2 and 3 inches. Put each pearl on a head pin and turn a wrapped loop.
2. Use thin craft wire to create a loop for the cup chain. Wrap around the last link and turn a small circle around the narrow end of your round nose pliers.
3. Turn the beginning of a wrapped loop on the end of a 3 inch piece of craft wire. Pick up the chain ends and close the loop.
4. Add the pearls using decorative twisted jump rings.
5. Thread the wire up through a bead cap and turn another wrapped loop, adding the ear wires. I decided to use slightly heavier ear wires than are pictured in the materials shot near the top. Style is up to you!
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