Spread Festive Cheer with Swarovski Crystals' Christmas Candy Cane Earrings! 'Tis the season to sparkle and shine and as a jewellery maker and avid crafter, there's no better way to celebrate the Christmas spirit than by adorning yourself with beautiful handmade jewellery pieces that reflect the holiday joy. And what better symbol to incorporate into your designs than the iconic candy cane? In this project, we invite you to dive into the fascinating world of beading and jewellery craft as we explore how to create stunning Swarovski Crystals Christmas Candy Cane Earrings that will add a touch of whimsy to your festive celebrations. We'll guide you through the steps of creating exquisite candy cane earrings that are sure to turn heads at every holiday gathering. We have recommended the perfect beads to achieving the ideal colour combination, we'll provide expert tips to help you achieve a festive masterpiece. Grab your beads, embrace your creativity, and let's get started!
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The full list of Swarovski Crystals, components and tools needed to complete this project can be found below. If you click on the product description (link), the respective product page will open, where each item can be viewed and added to cart:
| Component | Component Name / Link | Quantity |
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Swarovski Round Beads 5000 4mm Light Siam | x 10 |
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Swarovski Round Beads 5000 4mm White Opal Shimmer | x 8 |
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Gold Plated Flat End Headpins 2 inch | x 2 |
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Gold Plated Fish Hook Ear Wires | x 2 |
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Supertite Fusion Tack Glue Kit | x 1 |
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Bead Mat | x 1 |
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Magic Sorting Tray | x 1 |
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Side Cutters | x 1 |
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Round Nose Pliers | x 1 |
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Chain Nose Pliers | x 1 |
Step 1
Gathering the supplies
Before beginning your jewellery making project, make sure you have all the required materials listed above. Arrange them neatly on your workspace to make the crafting process easier and more organized. The Magic Sorting Tray is perfect for holding the beads and the bead mat prevents the risk of beads rolling away from you if any are dropped.
Step 2
Stringing the beads
Thread on a Light Siam bead, followed by a White Opal Shimmer bead, and then another white seed bead onto the Headpin. Continue this pattern until you have beads on the pin with one red bead remaining.
Step 3
Shaping the candy cane
Using your fingers, gently bend the headpin into the shape of a candy cane leaving space for the final bead. It should look something like this:
Step 4
Securing the beads
Place a dot of Ninja SuperTite Fusion Tack into the exposed pin next to last white bead and thread on the final bead so that it sits on the glue. Leave this to fully dry and once you are sure the bead is secure, trim away the excess with the Side Cutters.
Step 5
Attach the ear wire
Once you have assembled the body of the earring, use the round nose and chain nose pliers to gently twist open the loop at the bottom of the Fishhook Ear wire, then slot the candy cane shape onto the opened loop and twist it closed again.
Tip: Be sure to always twist the loops open and closed and never pull them open as that will make the loop more likely to break in the future.
Step 6
Create a matching pair
Repeat all previous steps to create a matching pair of Swarovski Crystals Christmas Candy Cane Earrings. Ensure that the design symmetry and length of both earrings are in harmony.
You have successfully created a pair of Serenity Crystals Christmas Candy Cane Earrings! These festive and charming accessories will impress everyone with their unique design and sparkle. Whether you keep them for yourself or gift them to someone special, these earrings will undoubtedly spread Christmas cheer. Enjoy the joy of jewellery making and have a delightful, crafty holiday season! Happy crafting and Merry Christmas!
