 Step
15: Now we need to connect these two wire components to form the
earring body. This is accomplished by using your bent chain nose
pliers to first open the loop on one end of the top wire component and
connecting this loop to the end loop on one side of the "V" shaped wire
component, then closing that loop. This connects one side of these
two wire components. To connect the opposite side, open both the end
loop on the top wire component and the end loop on the "V" shaped wire
component. With both loops open, manipulate the wire so that both
loops are connected, then close both loops.
Step 17: Now we need to add a bead dangle to the bottom loop in each segment of chain. Begin by threading one 6mm bead onto each of five head pins. Using the jewelry making technique discussed here, connect one head pin and bead to the bottom of each segment of chain. |
Step
16: With the earring body completed, we need to add five segments of
commercial chain. Cut five pieces of chain, each about 1 inch long.
Using a small jump ring or a figure 8 connector, connect the chain to one
of the bottom loops in the "V" shaped wire component. For beginners,
it is suggested that you
nect
the chain to the loop in the earring body. For those who are more advanced
you can use a small jump ring to connect the chain to the loop (this is
more difficult than using the figure 8 connector because of the small
size.) Making the connection is accomplished by opening the loop,
connecting the chain to the loop and closing the loop. Add a segment
of chain to all five loops.