Red Rocks in Winter Earrings

by Kristal Wick

Category: Beading
Technique(s): Beading
Skill Level: Beginner

Inspired by a beautiful wintry shot of Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, I chose white pearls to represent snow with the spectacular blue sky background color for the crystals. I love the contrast of the copper colored beading wire and crimps. The glittery icy touch of the silver crimps pull together the look for this simple yet elegant design

Materials

5-5.5mm Large Hole (1.2mm) White Rice Fresh Water Pearls - Pack of 20

A8-08

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $8.67
Gold Club Price: $6.50

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Rose Gold Filled Crimp Beads 2x2mm - Pack of 25

L10-10

Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $5.38
Gold Club Price: $4.04

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Sterling Silver Crimp Beads 2x1mm - Pack of 100

K10-21

Lesson Quantity: 12.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $5.26
Gold Club Price: $3.95

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4mm Aquamarine 5328 Bi-Cone Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 10

A13-56A

Lesson Quantity: 12.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 2.00 each
Price: $1.97
Gold Club Price: $1.48

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Sterling Silver Hook Earwire 20mm - Pack of 2

K19-85

Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $1.75
Gold Club Price: $1.31

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Soft Flex Beading Wire, Metallic Copper, .019 Inch, 30 Feet

BDC-419.50

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $16.50
Gold Club Price: $12.38

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Tools

WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5

G15-20

G15-20
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $170.72
Gold Club Price: $128.04

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20 X 15 Inch Padded Work Mat

MAT-620.00

MAT-620.00
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $14.95
Gold Club Price: $11.21

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Original Bead Crimper

PLR-585.00

PLR-585.00
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $12.97
Gold Club Price: $9.73

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Instructions

Step 1

Cut two 5" pieces of beading wire and slide them all through the large crimp leaving a loop at the top.

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Step 2

Crimp the 4 strands using the bead crimper tool.

Step 3

Slide a crystal, pearl, crystal and small crimp onto the first wire. Crimp the crimp.

Step 4

Slide a crystal, pearl, crystal and small crimp onto the same wire. Crimp the crimp at the bottom of the strand.

Step 5

Slide a crystal, pearl, crystal and small crimp onto the second wire. Space the crimp in the middle of the other two crimps on the first wire. Crimp the crimp.

Step 6

Repeat Steps 3 & 4 spacing the crimps at various lengths for strand 3. Crimp once for strand 4.

Step 7

Open the ear wire loop and slide in the top loops of the earring. Close loop.

Step 8

Repeat all steps and similar spacing for the other earring.

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Kristal Wick

Internationally award winning designer, teacher and official Swarovski Instructor, she resides with her 2 puppies, Sparkle and Bling in beautiful Colorado. Kristal's fashion endeavors include designing & creating jewelry for the Jimmy Buffet Band backup singers & dancers; appearing numerous times on HGTV, PBS and JTV and teaching on cruise ships worldwide. The author of 4 books: Metal Clay 101 for Beaders, Foxy Epoxy, Fabulous Fabric Beads Sassy Silky Savvy; 2 DVDs: Mixed Media: Beaded Bracelets with Fiber Beads and Crystals, Resin, Wire Mixed Media: Jewelry Making with Handmade Beads, Crystals, Resin, and More! Past editor of BeadingDaily.com, her designs have been featured in over 85 publications. Kristal�s jewelry has been represented in galleries spanning the globe including Santa Fe - Canyon Rd. Alaska, Cayman Islands, Italy, Germany & the Virgin Islands.