​Grey Chandelier Earrings: Project Instructions

These dazzling crystal drop earrings may take time to make, but the results are absolutely worth it! Featuring shimmering bicone and faceted glass crystals, this design incorporates stringing, crimping, and loop-turning techniques. Follow our detailed instructions to craft your own pair of elegant earrings.

MATERIALS REQUIRED

• 2 x 30cm tigertail
• 20 head pins
• 8 eye pins
• 2 ear wires
• 4 small crimps
• 2 x 30 links of tiny twisted loop chain (approx 14.2cm)
• 2 x 6mm strong jump rings
• 14 x 6mm bicone glass crystals
• 32 x 4mm bicone glass crystals
• 8 x 8mm round faceted glass crystals

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Twirly Wirlie Pliers
• Wire Cutters
• Crimping Pliers

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Prepare the Bead Drops

1. Take a head pin and thread on a 4mm bicone glass crystal. Cut off excess, leaving a 10mm space, and twirl the end with pliers. Repeat 9 more times (total of 10 drops).

2. Take an eye pin, thread on a 6mm bicone glass crystal, trim to 10mm, and twirl the end. Repeat 2 more times (total of 3 drops).

3. Take another eye pin, thread on a 4mm bicone glass crystal, trim to 10mm, and twirl the end.

Step 2: Prepare the Chain Pieces

Cut the twisted loop chain into:

• 2 sets of 7 links

• 2 sets of 3 links

• 2 sets of 2 links

• 1 set of 1 link

Step 3: Assemble the Chains

1. Attach one 4mm crystal head pin to each end of both 7-link chains (label these CH1 & CH5).

2. Attach one 6mm crystal eye pin to the first link of both 3-link chains. On the other side of the eye pin, attach two 4mm crystal head pins (label these CH2 & CH4).

3. Open an eye pin with a 4mm crystal and attach it to the 1-link chain. On the other side, attach another 6mm crystal eye pin. Then, attach both 2-link chains to the other end. Attach one 4mm crystal head pin to the bottom of each 2-link chain (label this CH3).

Step 4: Assemble the Earrings

1. Open a jump ring, attach it to an ear wire, and close securely.

2. Take a piece of tigertail, thread on a small crimp, loop through the jump ring, and back through the crimp. Squash the crimp and cut excess tigertail.

3. Thread on the following beads and chain links in order:

   • 4mm bicone crystal

   • 6mm bicone crystal

   • 8mm round faceted crystal

   • 4mm bicone crystal

   • 6mm bicone crystal

   • Middle link of CH1

   • 8mm round faceted crystal

   • End link of CH2

   • 4mm bicone crystal

   • End link of CH3

   • 4mm bicone crystal

   • End link of CH4

   • 8mm round faceted crystal

   • Middle link of CH5

   • 6mm bicone crystal

   • 4mm bicone crystal

   • 8mm round faceted crystal

   • 6mm bicone crystal

   • 4mm bicone crystal

   • Small crimp (don't squash yet)

4. Thread the tigertail back through the original jump ring and then through the small crimp. Squash the crimp and trim excess tigertail.

5. Repeat for the second earring.

Your stunning crystal drop earrings are now ready to wear! ✨✨

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