Post and Chain Convertible Earrings Tutorial

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An updated, playful nod to the classic Ear Jacket, these earrings will demand center stage. All you need are Potomac Pearls 3mm, Potomac Crystal bicone beads 3mm, ball headpins, post earrings, a small length of chain, and a touch of creativity. Technique learned: Wire Working The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Dark Purple 3mm, ~ 8 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Lavender 3mm, ~ 8 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Amethyst AB 3mm, ~ 6 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Tanzanite AB 3mm, ~ 6 Pieces
  • Potomax Chain - Rolo Gold Plated, ~ 4 Inches
  • Ball Headpins 2" - Premium 29kt Gold Plating, ~ 24 Pieces
  • Earring Clutches Closures for Earring Back 5x3mm - 24kt Gold Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Ball Post Earrings with Ring - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Sand 3mm, ~ 4 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Lilac 3mm, ~ 4 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Crystal AB 2mm, ~ 6 Pieces
  • Potomax Chain - Hammered Oval Silver Plated 2x3.8umm, ~ 4 Inches
  • Earring Flower Stud Post with Ring 13mm - 99.9% Pure Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Ball Post Earrings with Ring - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Earring Clutches Closures for Earring Back 5x3mm - 99.9% Pure Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Ball Headpins 2" - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating, ~ 24 Pieces
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Post and Chain Convertible Earrings Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Dark Purple 3mm, ~ 8 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Lavender 3mm, ~ 8 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Amethyst AB 3mm, ~ 6 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Tanzanite AB 3mm, ~ 6 Pieces
  • Potomax Chain - Rolo Gold Plated, ~ 4 Inches
  • Ball Headpins 2" - Premium 29kt Gold Plating, ~ 24 Pieces
  • Earring Clutches Closures for Earring Back 5x3mm - 24kt Gold Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Ball Post Earrings with Ring - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Pearls - Sand 3mm, ~ 4 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Lilac 3mm, ~ 4 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Crystal AB 2mm, ~ 6 Pieces
  • Potomax Chain - Hammered Oval Silver Plated 2x3.8umm, ~ 4 Inches
  • Earring Flower Stud Post with Ring 13mm - 99.9% Pure Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Ball Post Earrings with Ring - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Earring Clutches Closures for Earring Back 5x3mm - 99.9% Pure Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Ball Headpins 2" - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating, ~ 24 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Learn some wire working skills in this PotomacBeads tutorial to create Post and Chain Earrings. Join Allie as she shares different ideas to design sleek, interchangeable earrings that have a modern flair. 1. Put a Potomac pearl or a Potomac crystal onto the head pin. Hold the wire above the bead with the round nose pliers and bend the wire around to form a small loop. Cut the wire tail off. Create the rest of the dangles to attach to your chain. 2. Watch the Post and Chain Earrings tutorial to see how Allie creates these trendy wire earrings. 3. Once you’re done with the chain portion, it’s time to attach the earwire. Form a tiny loop on a piece of wire, add a Potomac pearl onto the wire, form another loop above the pearl and cut the tail. Attach the earring nut. There’s lots of fun ideas and uses with this Post and Chain Earrings design. Wear them as dangle earrings or chain loop earrings. Find any supplies you need at PotomacBeads to get creating these awesome, convertible earrings.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Beading Tool Kit | 5 Piece Pliers Scoop & Awl
    • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Cable Wire 49 Strand .018" (5 Meters)
    • Clear Rectangular Acrylic Storage Box With 24 Screw Top Vials
    • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium RealSilver Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100
    • Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    • Bead Board: Flocked U-Channel Beading Design Board

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    An updated, playful nod to the classic Ear Jacket, these earrings will demand center stage. All you need are Potomac Pearls 3mm, Potomac Crystal bicone beads 3mm, ball headpins, post earrings, a small length of chain, and a touch of creativity. Technique learned: Wire Working The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Dark Purple 3mm, ~ 8 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Lavender 3mm, ~ 8 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Amethyst AB 3mm, ~ 6 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Tanzanite AB 3mm, ~ 6 Pieces
  • Potomax Chain - Rolo Gold Plated, ~ 4 Inches
  • Ball Headpins 2" - Premium 29kt Gold Plating, ~ 24 Pieces
  • Earring Clutches Closures for Earring Back 5x3mm - 24kt Gold Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Ball Post Earrings with Ring - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Sand 3mm, ~ 4 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Lilac 3mm, ~ 4 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Crystal AB 2mm, ~ 6 Pieces
  • Potomax Chain - Hammered Oval Silver Plated 2x3.8umm, ~ 4 Inches
  • Earring Flower Stud Post with Ring 13mm - 99.9% Pure Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Ball Post Earrings with Ring - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Earring Clutches Closures for Earring Back 5x3mm - 99.9% Pure Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Ball Headpins 2" - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating, ~ 24 Pieces
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Dark Purple 3mm, ~ 8 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Lavender 3mm, ~ 8 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Amethyst AB 3mm, ~ 6 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Tanzanite AB 3mm, ~ 6 Pieces
  • Potomax Chain - Rolo Gold Plated, ~ 4 Inches
  • Ball Headpins 2" - Premium 29kt Gold Plating, ~ 24 Pieces
  • Earring Clutches Closures for Earring Back 5x3mm - 24kt Gold Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Ball Post Earrings with Ring - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Pearls - Sand 3mm, ~ 4 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Lilac 3mm, ~ 4 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Crystal AB 2mm, ~ 6 Pieces
  • Potomax Chain - Hammered Oval Silver Plated 2x3.8umm, ~ 4 Inches
  • Earring Flower Stud Post with Ring 13mm - 99.9% Pure Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Ball Post Earrings with Ring - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Earring Clutches Closures for Earring Back 5x3mm - 99.9% Pure Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Ball Headpins 2" - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating, ~ 24 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Learn some wire working skills in this PotomacBeads tutorial to create Post and Chain Earrings. Join Allie as she shares different ideas to design sleek, interchangeable earrings that have a modern flair. 1. Put a Potomac pearl or a Potomac crystal onto the head pin. Hold the wire above the bead with the round nose pliers and bend the wire around to form a small loop. Cut the wire tail off. Create the rest of the dangles to attach to your chain. 2. Watch the Post and Chain Earrings tutorial to see how Allie creates these trendy wire earrings. 3. Once you’re done with the chain portion, it’s time to attach the earwire. Form a tiny loop on a piece of wire, add a Potomac pearl onto the wire, form another loop above the pearl and cut the tail. Attach the earring nut. There’s lots of fun ideas and uses with this Post and Chain Earrings design. Wear them as dangle earrings or chain loop earrings. Find any supplies you need at PotomacBeads to get creating these awesome, convertible earrings.