Connect-the-Dots Bronze Pearl Earrings

These "connect-the-dots" bronze pearl earrings are so simple to make and are sure to attract attention. Keri Lee Sereika takes a twist on classic pearl earrings with this zig-zag dangle effect. Sophisticated yet fun! Try different colored pearls or beads too!

Materials:

• Six headpins (Here I have antiqued brass)
• Six beads of your choice (Here I have bronze pearls)
• Pair of matching earwires
• Round-nosed pliers
• Chain-nosed pliers
• Flush cutters / wire nippers

Instructions:

1. Thread pearls onto bottom of headpins.
   
   
   
    
2. Use wire snippers to trim about 1/2 inch from top of one pair of headpins.
   
   
   
    
3. Use chain-nosed pliers to bend headpin approximately 3/8 inch from top.
   
   
   
    
4. Use round-nosed pliers to turn loop at top of headpins.
   
   
   
    
5. Thread second pair of headpins through loops. Repeat steps 2-4.
   
   
   
    
6. Repeat step 5 for final pair of headpins.
   
   
   
    
7. Use chain-nosed pliers to twist bottom of ear wire loop to open; place top of earring loop in open ear wire loop.
   
   
   
    
8. Use chain-nosed pliers to twist loop on bottom of ear wire closed.
   
   
   
    
9. And here's your final project! Enjoy!