Design Inspiration Supplies

Design Instructions

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Supplies needed

  • 2    Dome 8mm Post    (94-1000-70)
  • 12    Faceted Chevron Bead    (94-5813-70)
  • 2     Dagger Charm Medium   (94-2511-70)
  • 2    2” 21g Eye Pin    (01-0027-01)
  • 4    Size 11 Seed Beads
  • 2    12x6mm European Crystal 5747 Double Spike Beads, Crys. Silver Night

Tools

  • chain nose pliers
  • round nose pliers
  • flush cutters

Skill Level: Beginner

Finished Size: Approx. 2”

Designer: Katie Hill

Watch our technique videos on the TierraCast Blog (look for videos on jump rings and simple loops).

 

Steps

  1. String 3 Chevron beads, point down, onto one eyepin.
  2. Add 1 seed bead, one Double Spike Bead, and 1 seed bead onto the eyepin.
  3. String 3 more Chevron beads onto the eyepin, point up.
  4. At top of beads, carefully bend eyepin wire over at right angle. Trim wire to 3/8”. Form simple loop.
  5. Use chain nose pliers to open the top loop of the eyepin and attach it to the post loop. Close loop.
  6. Open the bottom eyepin loop and slip on a ¾” Charm Dagger. Close loop.
  7. Repeat Steps 1 – 6 for the second earring.

Download the Chevron Earrings PDF