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Deck the Halls! Craft Ark Project Category : Seasonal ChristmasCraft Ark Time Guide : 1 Hour
Craft Ark Difficulty Rating : Easy
Craft Ark Code: RS0115 Print this Craft Ark Project  Print Project
Craft Ark Project - Seasonal Christmas - Deck the Halls!
These fun Christmas earrings can easily be adapted to wear anytime of the year by simply changing the colours.

Project Shopping List

  • 26 gauge green wire
  • 26 gauge gold wire
  • Wire cutters
  • Pliers
  • Twist ‘n’ curl tool
  • Large gold seed beads (44 beads approx)
  • Beading needle
  • Silver earring loops
  • Silver kidney wires or safety ear wire
  • Scissors

  • Instructions
    Step One - Using the twist ‘n’ curl tool make 2 three stage two beads (go to techniques section to see video clip of twist ‘n’ curl beads being created) which measure 5cm (2”) when complete.
    Step Two - Thread the twist ‘n’ curl bead onto the silver earring loop ensuring it sits in the middle.
    Step Three - Thread 11 seed beads either side of the twist ‘n’ curl bead.
    Step Four - Close up the earring loop (this is often achieved by squeezing the clasp at the top.
    Step Five - Attach to the earring loop.
    Step Six - Repeat process to complete the second matching earring.

     

     

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