This earring kit comes with Swarovski pearl beads, lucite beads, faceted glass beads, and Vintaj nickel-free brass components, plated bead caps. Good for most people with sensitive skin.     Techniques Used Opening and closing an ear wire Basic Linking technique (PDF) or use the 1-step looper (see video on 1-step looper page) Tools Needed (not included) Chain nose pliers  and 1-step looper or Chain nose pliers and Round nose pliers and Flush cutters