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European 4 in 1 Earrings

by Olena Bugrimenko

Category: Chain Maille
Technique(s): Making Loops
Skill Level: Beginner

This flat section of European 4 in 1 weave is embellished with beads to make an elegant earring.

Materials

4mm Amethyst 5328 Bi-Cone Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 10

A13-55A

Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $1.97
Gold Club Price: $1.48

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6mm Amethyst 5328 Bi-Cone Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 10

A13-55B

Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $2.97
Gold Club Price: $2.23

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Gold Filled Jump Rings Open (.030) 20ga. (OD) 5mm (ID) 3.45mm - Pack of 10

J11-191

Lesson Quantity: 60.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 6.00 pieces
Price: $6.28
Gold Club Price: $4.71

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Gold Filled Eyepins 22GA 2 inch - Pack of 10

J8-23

Lesson Quantity: 4.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Price: $9.60
Gold Club Price: $7.20

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Gold Filled Ball & Coil Earwire 22mm - Pack of 2

J19-19

Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Price: $4.10
Gold Club Price: $3.08

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Seed Beads Amythyst 8/0

Lesson Quantity: 6.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each

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Tools

Flat Nose Wire Pliers

G2-506

G2-506
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $32.95
Gold Club Price: $24.71

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Round Nose Wire Pliers

G2-507

G2-507
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $32.95
Gold Club Price: $24.71

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Instructions

Step 1

Take four closed rings and one open ring. Put the four rings into the open one, and close the ring.

Olena Bugrimenko's European 4 in 1 Earrings - , Chain Maille Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, Open and closed jump rings

Olena Bugrimenko's European 4 in 1 Earrings - , Chain Maille Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, Jump rings connected

Step 2

Take another open ring and put two closed ones onto it. Then put the open ring through the last two closed rings from step 1.

Olena Bugrimenko's European 4 in 1 Earrings - , Chain Maille Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, Adding more jump rings

Step 3

Repeat step 2 until there is 8 small rings in the middle. (6 times)

Olena Bugrimenko's European 4 in 1 Earrings - , Chain Maille Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, Continue chain maille pattern with jump rings

Step 4

Prepare the crystals and beads so you can attach them when they are needed. Take 1 small crystal and slide it on one eye pin. Make a basic loop on the end. Take 1 big crystal and slide it on one eye pin. Make a basic loop on the end. Open 3 rings and slide one seed bead on each ring.

Olena Bugrimenko's European 4 in 1 Earrings - , Chain Maille Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, Adding crystals and beads

Step 5

Pick up one ring with a seed bead and go through three closed rings, as shown in the picture. Repeat this step twice.

Olena Bugrimenko's European 4 in 1 Earrings - , Chain Maille Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, Linking crystals and beads with jump rings.

Step 6

Attach one open ring to the first row of closed rings, as shown in the picture. Close the ring.

Olena Bugrimenko's European 4 in 1 Earrings - , Chain Maille Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, Final link with Jump ring

Step 7

Attach crystals to the ring from step 6.

Olena Bugrimenko's European 4 in 1 Earrings - , Chain Maille Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, Attach crystal and beads

Step 8

Attach an ear wire and re-read steps 1-8 to make the second earring

Congratulations! You've made your first set of 4 in 1 Earrings!

Reviews

Olena Bugrimenko

If you love chain maille then you'll enjoy patterns and classes with Wire-Sculpture Faculty, chain maille artist Lena Bugrimenko!

I was born in the wonderful city of Kharkov, Ukraine. Like any girl, I loved jewelry- not only wearing it but even holding jewelry made me happy. (Back then, I had no idea that one day I would make jewelry myself!) I graduated from the Polytechnic University, majoring in chemical engineering, and began working in my field.

In 1999, my life changed a lot! My husband, daughter and I moved to the USA. It was a new start and a new life, so I decided to do something new too. I began making my own jewelry!

In the beginning, I made jewelry using seed beads; beautiful, yes, but it wasn't enough. Then I discovered the art of making Chain Maille, and now it is one of my favorite techniques. I love combining this technique with beads, gems, and wire. Sometimes the result is unexpected and very beautiful, and a unique, new design is created!

In 2009 I won the 1st Place Gold Medal award with my piece titled "Glorious Summer Necklace" in FMG's Swarovski category. In 2010 I took the Bronze Medal award with my piece titled "Wedding Necklace" in FMG's wirework and chain category. My designs have been used by Fire Mountain Gems both as a back cover advertisement and in their catalogs.

I have been published in a book, Mixed Media Jewelry Techniques, a collaboration with Lana May, Dale "Cougar" Armstrong, and eight other talented jewelry artists.

Lena and her family enjoy living in southern New Hampshire. She can often be found teaching.