"Confetti" Cascade WireLace Earrings & Tassels Kit

"Confetti" Cascade WireLace Earrings & Tassels Kit
Provided by Alacarte Clasps & WireLace
www.alacarteclasps.com
Reviewed by Kelly Spence

It can be hard to find jewelry that has an air of elegance without losing a sense of playfulness, but that is exactly what the "Confetti" Earrings achieve. From the Cascade line of jewelry kits by Alacarte Clasps & WireLace, the Confetti WireLace Earrings & Tassels Kit comes with all the materials required to make these fun and fabulous dangle earrings, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to create the stunning crystal tassels.

The Confetti Earrings seamlessly incorporate components from Alacarte Clasps, WireLace, and Swarovski Elements all into one show-stopping earring design that is sure to catch eyes and turn heads. Inside this comprehensive jewelry-making kit, you'll find a pair of crystal-embellished earwires; a set of 4mm bell end caps from Alacarte Clasps; 2 yards of 1mm Pale Silver WireLace, as well as a Tassel Template card; a collapsible eye needle for threading the crystals on the WireLace; and 100 4mm Swarovski Elements bicones in an assortment of colors. Together, these elements combine to create an effect that is flirty and playful yet still elegant and refined.

The step-by-step instructions walk you through the process of using the Tassel Template to effortlessly achieve this dazzling dangle design. Begin by pre-stringing the 100 bicone crystals on the WireLace strand using the collapsible eye needle. Then, simply wrap the WireLace around the card, using the graduated steps to create different lengths for a fuller and more varied look. The instructions include illustrated photos so you can easily follow along with the process. Once you see how easy it is to create this cascading "confetti" effect, you'll want to make more! Luckily, the colorful, eclectic look of these earrings is perfect for using up your bead leftovers from previous projects; the more colors, the merrier! All you need is some WireLace to complete the look, and the end product is a pair of enchanting earrings that let you show off your fun and sophisticated sides at once.