Red Rocks in Winter Earrings

by Kristal Wick

Category: Beading
Technique(s): Beading
Skill Level: Beginner

Inspired by a beautiful wintry shot of Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, I chose white pearls to represent snow with the spectacular blue sky background color for the crystals. I love the contrast of the copper colored beading wire and crimps. The glittery icy touch of the silver crimps pull together the look for this simple yet elegant design

Materials

5-5.5mm Large Hole (1.2mm) White Rice Fresh Water Pearls - Pack of 20

A8-08

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $8.67
Gold Club Price: $6.50

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Rose Gold Filled Crimp Beads 2x2mm - Pack of 25

L10-10

Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $6.80
Gold Club Price: $5.10

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Sterling Silver Crimp Beads 2x1mm - Pack of 100

K10-21

Lesson Quantity: 12.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $6.32
Gold Club Price: $4.74

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

A13-56A

Lesson Quantity: 12.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 2.00 each
Price: $1.97
Gold Club Price: $1.48

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Sterling Silver Hook Earwire 20mm - Pack of 2

K19-85

Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $1.75
Gold Club Price: $1.31

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Soft Flex Beading Wire, Metallic Copper, .019 Inch, 30 Feet

BDC-419.50

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $16.50
Gold Club Price: $12.38

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Tools

WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5

G15-20

G15-20
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $170.72
Gold Club Price: $128.04

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20 X 15 Inch Padded Work Mat

MAT-620.00

MAT-620.00
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $14.95
Gold Club Price: $11.21

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Original Bead Crimper

PLR-585.00

PLR-585.00
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $12.97
Gold Club Price: $9.73

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Instructions

Step 1

Cut two 5" pieces of beading wire and slide them all through the large crimp leaving a loop at the top.

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Step 2

Crimp the 4 strands using the bead crimper tool.

Step 3

Slide a crystal, pearl, crystal and small crimp onto the first wire. Crimp the crimp.

Step 4

Slide a crystal, pearl, crystal and small crimp onto the same wire. Crimp the crimp at the bottom of the strand.

Step 5

Slide a crystal, pearl, crystal and small crimp onto the second wire. Space the crimp in the middle of the other two crimps on the first wire. Crimp the crimp.

Step 6

Repeat Steps 3 & 4 spacing the crimps at various lengths for strand 3. Crimp once for strand 4.

Step 7

Open the ear wire loop and slide in the top loops of the earring. Close loop.

Step 8

Repeat all steps and similar spacing for the other earring.

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Kristal Wick

Internationally award winning designer, teacher and official Swarovski Instructor, she resides with her 2 puppies, Sparkle and Bling in beautiful Colorado. Kristal's fashion endeavors include designing & creating jewelry for the Jimmy Buffet Band backup singers & dancers; appearing numerous times on HGTV, PBS and JTV and teaching on cruise ships worldwide. The author of 4 books: Metal Clay 101 for Beaders, Foxy Epoxy, Fabulous Fabric Beads Sassy Silky Savvy; 2 DVDs: Mixed Media: Beaded Bracelets with Fiber Beads and Crystals, Resin, Wire Mixed Media: Jewelry Making with Handmade Beads, Crystals, Resin, and More! Past editor of BeadingDaily.com, her designs have been featured in over 85 publications. Kristal's jewelry has been represented in galleries spanning the globe including Santa Fe - Canyon Rd. Alaska, Cayman Islands, Italy, Germany & the Virgin Islands.