Kristal Wick's Red Rocks in Winter Earrings, Beading. Beads. 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.

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: $6.44
  • Gold Club Price: $4.83
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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: $6.26
  • Gold Club Price: $4.70
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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.
Kristal Wick's Red Rocks in Winter Earrings - , Beading, Beads, red rocks in winter earrings
Step 2
Crimp the 4 strands using the bead crimper tool.

Kristal Wick's Red Rocks in Winter Earrings - , Beading, Beads, red rocks in winter earrings
Step 3
Slide a crystal, pearl, crystal and small crimp onto the first wire. Crimp the crimp.
Kristal Wick's Red Rocks in Winter Earrings - , Beading, Beads, red rocks in winter earrings
Step 4
Slide a crystal, pearl, crystal and small crimp onto the same wire. Crimp the crimp at the bottom of the strand.
Kristal Wick's Red Rocks in Winter Earrings - , Beading, Beads, red rocks in winter earrings
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.
Kristal Wick's Red Rocks in Winter Earrings - , Beading, Beads, red rocks in winter earrings
Step 6
Repeat Steps 3 & 4 spacing the crimps at various lengths for strand 3. Crimp once for strand 4.
Kristal Wick's Red Rocks in Winter Earrings - , Beading, Beads, red rocks in winter earrings
Step 7
Open the ear wire loop and slide in the top loops of the earring. Close loop.
Kristal Wick's Red Rocks in Winter Earrings - , Beading, Beads, red rocks in winter earrings
Step 8
Repeat all steps and similar spacing for the other earring.
Kristal Wick's Red Rocks in Winter Earrings - , Beading, Beads, red rocks in winter earrings