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Chain, Wire, and Crystal Teardrop Earrings

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Chain, Wire, and Crystal Teardrop Earrings

Chain, Wire, and Crystal Teardrop Earrings

Tammy Powley
Faceted aurora borealis crystal teardrop-shaped beads are pretty dramatic just on their own, so to add to the drama, I included some wire and chain to make these long earrings that show off the sparkle of these crystal beads.

You will need the following tools and supplies:

*2 - 10x15mm Chinese crystal AB teardrop beads
6 inches of 24-gauge Sterling wire, dead-soft
2 - 5mm Sterling jump rings
4 - 1 inch Sterling silver Figaro chain sections
2 - 1 inch Sterling head pins
2 Sterling ear hooks
Wire cutters
Chain-nosed pliers
Round-nosed pliers
Nylon-nosed pliers

*The teardrop crystal beads came from Auntie's Beads.

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