Green Heart Drop Earrings: Project Instructions

Create your own stunning green glass drop earrings with this easy beading tutorial! These earrings feature delicate bicone and oval glass beads, elegantly suspended from multi-strand connectors. This project is perfect for practicing jump rings and wire loops, making it a great skill-building exercise for jewellery makers of all levels.

Whether you use a matching shade of green beads or mix different tones for a more eclectic look, these earrings will add a sophisticated touch to any outfit.

MATERIALS REQUIRED

• 10 head pins
• 6 green 7mm bicone glass beads
• 4 green 10mm ridged oval glass beads
• 10 x 6mm strong jump rings
• 2 x 5 strand heart drops
• 2 ear wires

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Twirly Wirlie Pliers
• Wire Cutters

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Creating the Small Bead Drops (DROP A)

1. Take a head pin and thread on one 7mm bicone glass bead.
2. Leave 10mm of space at the top of the head pin, then trim off the excess wire using wire cutters.
3. Using Twirly Wirlie Pliers, create a loop at the top of the bead.
4. Repeat this process five more times, so you have six identical bead drops (DROP A).

Set aside.

Step 2: Creating the Larger Bead Drops (DROP B)

1. Take another head pin and thread on one 10mm ridged oval glass bead.
2. Leave 10mm of space at the top, then trim off the excess using wire cutters.
3. Use Twirly Wirlie Pliers to form a loop at the top of the bead.
4. Repeat this process three more times, so you have four identical bead drops (DROP B).

Set aside.

Step 3: Attaching the Bead Drops to the Heart Connector

1. Open a jump ring and attach it to the first loop on the heart drop connector. While open, slide on one DROP A. Close securely.
2. Open another jump ring and attach it to the second loop on the heart drop connector. While open, slide on one DROP B. Close securely.
3. Open a third jump ring and attach it to the third (middle) loop on the heart drop connector. While open, slide on one DROP A. Close securely.
4. Open another jump ring and attach it to the fourth loop on the heart drop connector. While open, slide on one DROP B. Close securely.
5. Open a final jump ring and attach it to the last loop on the heart drop connector. While open, slide on one DROP A. Close securely.

Repeat this entire process for the second earring.

Step 4: Attaching the Ear Wires

1. Open the loop at the bottom of the ear wire.
2. Slide the top loop of the heart drop connector onto the ear wire loop.
3. Close securely.
4. Repeat for the second earring.

Your Earrings Are Ready to Wear!

Congratulations! You’ve created a beautiful pair of handmade earrings featuring dangling glass beads and a multi-strand heart connector. The combination of elegant green hues and delicate metal accents makes these earrings a stylish addition to your jewellery collection.

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