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Rainbow Crystal Butterfly Earrings

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Add some color to your wardrobe! Create a rainbow of color with these sparkling Swarovski crystal butterfly beads. You may want to make an extra pair because you know someone else will want them when you’re seen wearing these.

*2 – 8mm light Siam butterflies
2 – 8mm peridot butterflies
2 – 8mm violet butterflies
2 – sterling ear hooks
8 inches 22-gauge sterling wire
2 – sterling headpins
Round-nosed pliers
Flat-nosed pliers
Wire cutters

*The Swarovski crystal butterfly beads and ear hooks are available from Jerry Smith Beads at www.jsbeads.com.

(Note: For a sneak peek at the finished project, scroll down and select the last link on this project page to jump to the end.)

  1. Introduction & Supplies List
  2. Add First Butterfly Bead
  3. Make First Loop
  4. Complete First Butterfly Bead
  5. Make Next Butterfly Bead
  6. Final Butterfly Bead
  7. Finish Butterfly Bead Earrings

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