Learn how to make your own Flower Petal Earrings at home with this instructional tutorial and a few simple hand tools; no electricity, soldering, or studio required. This two-page PDF jewelry tutorial illustrates step-by-step how to set a tube bead onto a headpin wire with a precise ‘single-loop-around’ technique. Next, we will assemble pairs of large-diameter jump rings, that are consistently spiraling in a ‘bottom-wise’ pattern for proper flexibility. Each spiraling pair is then joined by two smaller diameter connector rings, which separate to allow the spiraling pairs to be folded back in an overlapping Petal chain. The Petal chain length is then curved upward and combined at the top with three large-diameter spiraling rings to hold the earring back. Finally, we will embellish the bottom edge of the Petal chain by adding a bead setting to each connector ring with a spiraling Flower formation to complete these beautiful chandelier-style earrings.
Please note that this listing is to purchase the digital PDF download only, and no physical supplies are included. This tutorial is a slight derivative from the project within my fourth published book: Chain and Bead Jewelry Soldering Connections.
After purchasing this item, you will be able to download the PDF file directly through Etsy. If you have any problems downloading your purchased PDF document, please contact me directly through Etsy’s Message service, or send an email to (info[at]davidchain.com).
Tools Needed: Two flat-nose pliers, two chain-nose pliers, mandrel-tip pliers (3.9mm) or round-nose pliers (marked at a 3.9mm diameter), measuring tape, and a felt-tip pen.
Supplies Needed: AWG 18-gauge and 17-gauge jump rings (specific sizes stated within), 14mm tube beads, headpin wires, and earring backs.
To source correctly-sized jump rings, and review my recommendations for quality hand tools and studio supplies, please visit my website at: www.davidchain.com/supplies
Learn how to make your own Custom Earring Backs with this instructional PDF tutorial, sold separately through my Etsy store at: www.etsy.com/listing/469423639
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*Legal Copyright Notice: These digital PDF tutorials are sold expressly for individual and personal use only. Please do not post these PDF tutorials onto any website forums, blogs, or message boards. Furthermore, these digital PDF tutorials may not be used for teaching workshops, given away for free, or sold in any format. All jewelry designs, images, and text are the copyrighted intellectual property of Scott David Plumlee, and may not be used without express written permission. Thank you in advance for respecting my copyright.
Although I am protective of my copyright, I do allow individual artisans my permission to sell the finished jewelry design to clients or through consignment art galleries, all I would ask is that you list ‘Designed by: Scott David Plumlee, Handcrafted by: your name’. However, this permission to sell my original jewelry designs is limited to individual artisans who are handcrafting a limited quantity to support their hobby and does not allow for the bulk selling of machine-made, mass-produced replicas of my original jewelry designs.
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Inspiring others with my passion for handcrafting beaded chain jewelry is the goal of this Etsy store, and I hope it encourages people to discover the quiet meditative practice of assembling jump rings and spark their curiosity to seek a creative adventure.
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