Sterling Silver Crescent and Bead Earrings Chapter 5
12.Using the chain nose pliers, bend the head
pin wire next to the top bead at a 90-degree
angle.13.Hold the head pin with the pearl bead and
the silver bead on it in one hand with the
wire that you bent pointing toward you.
Using the round nose pliers, grip the end of
the head pin wire that is pointing toward
you and roll it away from you (think of turn-
ing the ignition key to start your car). Release
the pliers from the head pin wire. At this
point, the opening in the loop at the top of
the head pin wire should be large enough to
slip the 1” length of chain on it before closing
the loop of the head pin. After you add the
chain, use the round nose pliers to grasp the
loop of the head pin wire and roll it closed.
You can use the round nose or chain nose
pliers to adjust the shape of the loop at the
top of the head pin if you need to.10.Place a head pin through a pearl bead and
then add one 1.4 mm sterling silver bead.
11.Use the ruler to measure and mark^5 ⁄ 16 ”
above the top bead on the head pin. With
wire cutters or tin snips, cut the head pin
wire^5 ⁄ 16 ” above the top bead.