Diy Boho Turquoise Earrings

What can be more beautiful than the combination of copper and turquoise?

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/diy-boho-turquoise-earrings • Posted by Shelly O.

I love turquoise whether it’s the real stuff (used in this DIY) or dyed Howlite and Magnesite. Turquoise is a very versatile stone that is complimented by any metal tone. I especially love pairing turquoise with copper. There is just something about the way it looks that is just amazing. And when you mix metals together with turquoise, you get something truly special.

You will need

4 in 22 gauge Copper Wire 2 sections 2 10x14mm flat Teardrop Beads 2 6mm Oxidized Brass Spacer Beads 4 4mm Silver Plated Spacer Beads 2 Copper Earring Wires

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Description

I love turquoise whether it’s the real stuff (used in this DIY) or dyed Howlite and Magnesite. Turquoise is a very versatile stone that is complimented by any metal tone. I especially love pairing turquoise with copper. There is just something about the way it looks that is just amazing. And when you mix metals together with turquoise, you get something truly special.

Instructions

1. 

   Materials: 22 Gauge Copper Wire (any temper is fine) 2 – 10x14mm Matching Turquoise Stone Flat Tear Drops (or drop bead of choice) 4 – 6mm Silver Plated Pewter Spacer Beads 2 – 6mm Oxidized Brass Spacer Beads 2 Copper Ear Wires Tools: Flush Cutters Chain Nose/Flat Nose Pliers Round Nose Pliers

2. 

   Cut two pieces of wire about 4 to 5 inches each. Thread a briolette/Tear Drop on to the wire and center the stone.

3. 

   Press the ends of the wires together using chain nose/flat nose pliers pinch the wires together until they run parallel to each other and sit snugly above the stone. It’s okay if the wires aren’t exactly side by side and cross just a bit. If for some reason your notice wires are not exactly the same length, don’t sweat it. It will work out just fine.

4. 

   Slide on a silver spacer, a brass spacer and a silver spacer.

5. 

   If you happen to have a wire that is shorter than the other, wrap around the longer wire two to three times. If not, just pick a wire. Trim the piece of wrapping wire as flush to the wraps as possible.

6. 

   Using round nose pliers create a wrapped loop. Trim access wire. Open the loop at the bottom of your ear wire and attach to the wrapped loop. Close the loop. Repeat for second earring.

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   Enjoy Your Earrings