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Graphic Bead Earrings

I love these earrings because they showcase our gorgeous new Swarovski "Graphic" Beads - these large, richly colored crystals make my color-lovin' heart sing with joy. And then - there is the fun of picking four different colors of Swarovski bicones to coordinate with the graphic bead focal. And finally - this is my first project using TierraCast's "Grecian" hoop earring posts - I've been wanting to use them for some time, and never found the right combination.

This project requires an eye for color, and basic wire wrapping skills. You can review my step-by-step wire-wrapping tutorial by following the link below.



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Parts Needed:
How to Make:

First - set up your beads on headpins as shown above. The 5mm TierraCast leaf bead caps go on both ends of the Swarovski graphic beads. The 4mm TierraCast scalloped bead caps go on the bottom end only of the 6mm Swarovski bicones.

Next - wire wrap the headpins closed, and trim wire.

Attach a jump ring to the graphic bead drop and close it, as shown in the photo above. Attach a jump ring to the TierraCast hoop earring post and close it, as shown in the photo above.

Open a jumpring, and add the pieces in this order:

  • 2 Bicone Drops
  • Graphic Bead Drop Jump Ring
  • 2 Bicone Drops
  • Hoop Earring Post Jump Ring
Close this jumpring, and your earring is finished! Repeat these steps to make your second earring.




Graphic Bead Earring Kits

This kit includes the following:

  • (2) TierraCast Grecian Hoop Earring Posts
  • (8) TierraCast 4mm Scalloped Beadcaps
  • (4) TierraCast 5mm Leaf Beadcaps
  • (2) Earring Backs
  • (2) 2" Headpins
  • (8) 1.5" Headpins
  • (6) Small Oval Jumprings
  • (2) Swarovski 12mm Graphic Beads - Choose Color
  • (8) Swarovski 6mm Bicone Beads - Choose From Mixes

When buying this kit, you may also choose to receive NO BICONES for a $1.75 reduction in the price of the kit. This way - you can choose your own colors from your bead box. This option is available from the add-to-cart screen.

You'll need a pair of wire cutters, round nose pliers, and bent nose or chain nose pliers to finish this project. You can purchase all of these tools here if you don't already own them.

THIS KIT DOES NOT INCLUDE PRINTED INSTRUCTIONS. You'll need to refer to this project page for the instructions.


KT55-S Silver Kit $12.95 Buy Silver Kit »
KT55-G Gold Kit $12.95 Buy Gold Kit »
KT55-C Copper Kit $12.95 Buy Copper Kit »

The jewelry you make from this design is yours do with as you please. You may make it as often as you like without any restrictions. For example, you can make this jewelry for yourself, for friends, or to sell. I do not require that you give credit to me for the design.

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