Design Inspiration Supplies

Design Instructions

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Supplies needed:

  • 8"    Brass Cable Chain 2x3mm   (20-0725-63)

  • 2    Eye Pin 21 gauge 2"    (01-0027-01)

  • 6    Head Pin 21 gauge 2"   (01-0028-27)
  • 4    Round Jump Ring 20 gauge 4mm ID    (01-0024-01)
  • 2    French Hook Ear Wire 2/2mm Bead, SF   (90-8120-10)
  • 4    European Crystal 6007 Briolette Pendant, 9x5mm, Crystal

  • 2    European Crystal 5541 Dome Bead, 11mm, Crystal

  • 2    European Crystal 5541 Dome Bead, 15mm, Crystal

  • 2    European Crystal 5328 Bicone Bead, 4mm, Denim Blue

  • 6    European Crystal 5000 Bicone Bead, 4mm, Denim Blue
  • 6    European Crystal 5028/4 Crystal Globe Beads, 6mm, Crystal AB 

Tools:

  • round nose pliers
  • chain and/or flat nose pliers (2)
  • wire cutters

Skill Level: Beginner

Finished Size: Approx. 3 1/2”

Designer: 

Watch our technique videos on the TierraCast Blog (look for Jump Rings and Simple Loops).

Steps

  1. Cut the chain into two 5 link pieces, two 7 link pieces, two 9 link pieces, two 11 link pieces, and two 13 link pieces and set aside.
  2. Using one head pin slide on one 6mm 5028/4 Crystal AB Globe bead and one 4mm 5000 Denim Blue round bead and make a simple loop.  Repeat 5 more times and set aside.
  3. Attach one jump ring to the tiny Briolette pendant.  Repeat 3 more times and set aside.
  4. Using a 5 link piece of chain attach one end to the bead component made in Step 2 and attach to the bottom of the eye pin.  Using an 11 link piece of chain attach one end to the pendant made in Step 3 and slide onto the bottom of the eye pin.  Using a 13 link piece of chain attach one end to the bead component made in Step 2 and slide onto the bottom of the eye pin. Using a 7 link piece of chain attach one end to the pendant made in Step 3 and slide onto the bottom of the eye pin.  Using a 9 link piece of chain attach one end to the bead component made in Step 2 and slide onto the bottom of the eye pin.  Close the eye pin.
  5. Using this eye pin component slide on one 15mm 5541 Crystal Dome bead, one 4mm 5328 Denim Blue bicone bead, and one 11mm 5541 Crystal Dome bead and make a simple loop.  Attach Ear wire to the top.
  6. Repeat Steps 4- 5 to make the second earring.

Download the Austria Earrings and Necklace PDF

Find the instructions for the companion necklace featuring Vintaj charms on the downloadable pdf. Design option: Use TierraCast Hammertone Round Links, 94-3080-61, as a replacement for the Vintaj Charms, and add additional crystal dangles from the second holes!

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