Cluster Earrings:
This pair of earrings uses a triangle of European 4-1 Weave. This is one of the most common weaves in chainmaille.
Materials used:
2 silver ear wires
74- 4mm silver jump rings (not sure of the gauge, but probably 20)
2- 8mm silver jump rings (same gauge as the 4mm rings)
Instructions:
Here is a very easy tutorial on European 4-1. http://cgmaille.com/tutorials/e4-1.shtmlAnd the instructions for how to make the earrings. http://www.maileofthedreamseeker.com/instructions/index.html
Experience Level: Intermediate
Approximate Time: 1 hour
I have made several things already using European 4-1 weave, so this part did not pose a problem for me; it's just time consuming. Trying to fashion the bead, on the other hand was an epic fail! I even bought some really pretty blue 4mm bicone crystals to use. I must have tried 7 or 8 different times, but I just couldn't get it right. I also tried to use a drop bead (instead of one with a loop on both ends) and hang it from the middle, but that didn't look right either. As you can see from the picture, I have given up for now. I do have patterns for future projects that use an encircled bead, so eventually I'll have to figure it out. When I do, I'll revisit this pattern and try again.
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