Luna Moth Earrings

by TierraCast on 03/11/21

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Project details:

Luna Moths represent rebirth and new beginnings, and the Spring vibe of these earrings feels so appropriate! Use small gemstone beads in any color combination for your variation. Designed by Kierston Aiello and Tracy Proctor.

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Supplies you’ll need:

French Hook Ear Wire Regular Loop, Silver-filled (2)
Luna Moth Pendant Link (2)
Hex 4mm Spacer (6)
Head Pin SS 24ga 2" (6)
Assorted gemstone beads, 3-6mm rounds and rondelles (Shown: Peridot 5-6mm faceted rondelle, Amethyst 4-5mm faceted rondelle, Tiger Eye 3mm faceted round, Yellow Jade 4mm diamond cut round) (18)
Enameled Brass Small Tulip Bead Cap, Clover Pink (2)
24 Gauge craft wire, silver
Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Wire cutters
Ultra Fine Sharpie Pen
Approx. 1/4" mandrel (pen or other)
Ruler
Optional: wire straightening tool

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1

String one gemstone bead onto one 24ga head pin. Bend wire over at top of bead and form wrapped loop, trimming excess wire. Repeat five times. Set aside.

Step 2

Cut one 6" piece of craft wire. Straighten using fingers or tool if needed.

Step 3

Grasp center of wire with round nose plier jaws. Fold ends around jaw to form a curved fold, then string one Hex spacer onto both ends of wire. Bring spacer up wires to form a teardrop shape about 1/4" long at top.

Step 4

Use pen to make a small mark 1 1/8" below spacer on both wires.

Step 5

String three gemstone beads and one hex spacer onto each wire end and slide them up near spacer placed in Step 3.

Step 6

Hold wires together and bend at right angle where marked.

Step 7

Bend each wire halfway around wide part of round nose plier jaws.

Step 8

Thread wing holes of one Luna Moth onto both wires, then curve wires back towards upper side of wings.

Step 9

Working from the outside, begin a wrapped loop about 3/16" long. Hint: grasp loop with chain nose pliers to help keep its shape. (Fig 3) Wrap 2-3 times around, then trim excess wire.

Step 10

Repeat Step 9 on other side, being sure to make loops the same size.

Step 11

Straighten loops and wires as needed.

Step 12

Cut one 5" piece of craft wire. Use narrow end of pen to make an approx. 1/4" loop about 2" from one end. String 3 gemstone bead dangles onto loop. Cross wires so loop is a length that will hang well inside the bead cap (1/4-5/16" long) then wrap shorter end of wire around longer end 2-3 times. Trim excess wire from shorter end.

Step 13

Insert longer end into bead cap. Bend wire over at top of cap and use round nose pliers to start a wrapped loop. Before wrapping, attach to bottom of pendant. Complete wrap and trim excess wire.

Step 14

Open loop on one ear wire and attach at top of earring. Close loop.

Step 15

Repeat Steps 2-14 for second earring, taking care to match all measurements.

Step 16

Tip: The front notch of crimping pliers works great to round and tuck in the ends of a wrapped loop.

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