Do you love the look of big statement earrings, but don’t love the weight and tugging on your ears? This is exactly how I feel too! Today I will show you that big earrings do not have to be heavy. These Grand Victorian Statement Earrings are lightweight and can be made in less than 5 minutes! Yes that is right, gorgeous earrings that are simple and quick. I hope you enjoy this tutorial….Lisa
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Supplies:
• 2 Rosa Brass Filigree Stampings 59mm
• 2 Filigree Drops
• 2 Flat Earwires
• 4 Jumprings 4mm
• 2 Eyepins 1.5”
• 12” Fine Chain
• 4 Seed Beads 6/0 Topaz
• 2 Seed Beads 6/0 Taupe Picasso
• 2 Resin Rose Flower 20mm Taupe
Other Supplies:
E6000 Glue
Tools:
Round Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
Flat Nose Pliers (2 Sets)
Cutters
Metal Hole Punch
File
Material Source:
Metal: Trinity Brass Co.
Beads/Glue: Local/On-line Bead Store
Instructions:
1. Using metal hole punch, punch holes in the filigree stamping as shown in Picture #A. File away any rough edges.
2. Attach eyepin to loop on filigree drop. Load beads onto eyepin in the following order: topaz, Picasso, topaz. Trim and make a simple loop. Attach to one of the punched holes on the filigree stamping. This now becomes the bottom of the earring.
3. Cut the chain into two 6” strips. Open the jumpring and add end ring of one strip of chain. Attach jumpring to filigree stamping as shown in Picture #A. Repeat step for opposite side.
4. Open ring on earwire and add to the top hole on the filigree stamping.
5. Add a small amount of glue to the back of the rose flower and place in the center of the filigree stamping. Set aside to dry.
Repeat all steps for second earrings.
These are beautiful, Lisa. The photos are lovely too.
Thank you Roberta!
Gorgeous! I too hate heavy earrings, so I LOVE these! Plus fancy earrings can be so pricey. Thanks so very much for showing us how!
Anita, Thank you! These are fun to wear and they do make a statement!
These are beautiful Lisa! You make it looks so easy, thanks for sharing!
Carmen, Thank you! These are very easy to make and I am happy to share them.
I’m just loving these earrings, and I can’t believe how simple they are to make – it looks like you spent hours! Great tutorial as well – beautiful job!
:) Molly
Molly, Yes they are very easy to make and they do make a big statement. Glad you enjoyed the tutorial.
Great project! I love the style of these earrings. Thank you for sharing with us this great. Hugs!
Martha, I am glad you like these earrings.
A girl can never have too many earrings! Nice project.
Love and light,
Michele
Thank you Michele.
This is so pretty! I wish I can do such the delicate crafts.