Angels are the messengers of Christmas and they symbolise peace and hope — values that are central to the holiday season. Wearing angel earrings serves as a reminder of the season's deeper meanings and inspires a sense of joy and tranquility.
Making and wearing angel earrings for the holiday season that you made yourself is a beautiful way to embrace the spirit of Christmas.
I'm sure that you've seen plenty of angel earrings around. Their gowns are usually made from cute little bell-shaped beads and they have purpose-made angel wings. But I've added a little twist to these darling little angels - beneath their gowns is a flurry of ethereal feathers.
Here's what you'll need to make your own:
2 x 6mm crystal rondelles
2 x 6x8mm faceted Swarovski crystal rondelles
2 x angel wings
2 x silver bell shaped filigree bead cones
24 x white/clear or opal Czech glass daggers
18 links Beadalon silver plated Dapped Small Cable chain 2.3mm
24 x 4mm silver jump rings
2 x silver eye pins
2 x silver ball end earring wires
Step 1. Separate the chain into two equal lengths and put one aside. You can cut the chain or use chain nose pliers to separate the lengths.
Step 2. Connect each of the dagger beads to a jump ring and attach them evenly along the length of chain to create feathers.
Step 3. Connect the chain to the loop of the eye pin and then thread it through the filigree bead cone. Thread on the wings, the faceted rondelle and the crystal rondelle.
Step 3. Connect the chain to the loop of the eye pin and then thread it through the filigree bead cone. Thread on the wings, the faceted rondelle and the crystal rondelle.
Step 4. Create a wrapped loop to hold the angel components securely in place. If you don't know how to create a wrapped loop, follow these instructions.
Step 5. Hook the angel onto the earring wire and close it firmly.
And now you have one angelic earring. Create another in the same way.
Your distinctive angel earrings will complete all your festive outfits and are sure to be a talking point whenever you wear them. Enjoy all the compliments you'll receive!
Step 5. Hook the angel onto the earring wire and close it firmly.
And now you have one angelic earring. Create another in the same way.
Your distinctive angel earrings will complete all your festive outfits and are sure to be a talking point whenever you wear them. Enjoy all the compliments you'll receive!
'Til next time.....
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