3 Crystal Cubes Earrings Project

About This Design

Time:  Approximately 10-15 minutes

Level of Difficulty:  Beginner - All Levels

Cost: Varies, depending on materials selected.  Approximately $5-10 as shown.

Here, the ever-popular Swarovski crystal cube beads are done up in a very simple design that is swingy, sparkling, and fun.  Three crystal cube beads are attached using a basic wire wrap technique.  You can make these as long or as short as you like by adding or subtracting beads, and for more interest mix and match the larger crystal cube beads with smaller ones to invent your very own design.

Want to make these earrings, or a variation for yourself?  Let's get started!

Step 1

Gather your supplies

• 2 Headpins of a gauge that will fit through your bead holes
• 6 Swarovski crystal beads (4mm cube) in your choice of colors. I used Emerald crystals in my design.
• A length of sterling silver wire (thin gauge to fit through bead holes)
• 2 earwires, french hooks, leverbacks or posts (your choice)

Need Supplies?  Check my Jewelry Supply pages to find what you need!

Step 2

String first crystal bead on headpin

We're going to chain together three crystal beads.  The bottom bead will be done on a headpin, and the middle and top bead will be attached using the sterling silver wire with loops.  To start with the bottom crystal bead, string a crystal bead onto a headpin and make a loop at the top using round nose pliers.

Step 3

Attach second crystal bead using wire loop technique

Cut a few inches of silver wire.  Use your round nose pliers to create a basic loop. If you need help learning how to do wire loops, follow these step by step instructions.   Attach the loop to the loop at the bottom of the first crystal bead, connecting the second bead to the first. 

Step 4

Attach third crystal bead using wire loop technique

Cut a few inches of silver wire.  Use your round nose pliers to create a basic loop.    Attach the new loop to the loop at the bottom of the second crystal bead, connecting the third bead to the second. At the top of the third crystal cube bead, make a loop and attach this end to your earring component.

That's it, now do the second earring the same way and your new dangling cube earrings are done!