Violet Blue Afternoon Earrings

PROJECT E2332
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Intermediate
All you need is a pop of violet blue seed beads to make this pair of open frame geometric earrings come alive.
Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

By following the instructions below, you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
  1. Please watch our video: How to Bead Weave Circular Brick Stitch Around a Ring. Based on what you learned in the video, you will tie on your thread and weave one row of violet seed beads onto the fanned drop frame. Turn your thread around and go under the second thread bridge to begin adding the second row. Once you have completed the second row, tie off and weave in your threads. Set this piece aside.
  2. On to the triangle piece you will follow the same basic brick stitch with ten beads and you will decrease to create the triangle effect and end with a row of two. Tie off and weave in your thread.
  3. Next, open one jump ring and attach the triangle piece on to the bottom loop of the earring finding and close the jump ring.
  4. Open the loop of the earring hook, same as you would a jump ring, and attach it to the top loop of the fanned drop and close the jump ring.
By purchasing the full lots of the items listed you will be able to make two pairs of earrings!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • PNT-221 - Beadable Open Wire Frame Pendant Link, Fanned Drop 36x38mm, 6 Pieces, Stainless Steel
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • PNT-216 - Beadable Open Frame Link, Triangle 18mm, 4 Pieces, Stainless Steel
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • DB-2359 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, #DB2359 Duracoat Violet Blue, 7.2 Grams
    Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5150 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (x100)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-3025 - Silver Plated Long Elegant Earring Hooks 25x16.5mm (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-1280 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 15 Yards, Crystal Clear
    Project uses 1 Spool. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-0365 - BeadSmith English Beading Needles, Size #12, 1 Pack of 25
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-0373 - Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5 Inch, 1 Pair
Additional Information
Theme Summer
Ingredients PNT-221, PNT-216, DB-2359, FJR-5150, FEA-3025, XCR-1280,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
Beadable Open Wire Frame for Earrings or Pendants, Drop 36x38mm, Stainless Steel (6 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 6 Pieces.
$2.10 / Package | SKU: PNT-221
Beadable Open Frame Link, Triangle 18mm, Stainless Steel (4 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4 Pieces.
$1.90 / Package | SKU: PNT-216
Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, #DB2359 Duracoat Violet Blue (7.2 Grams)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 7.2 gms tube.
$5.79 / Package | SKU: DB-2359
Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (100 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$3.27 / Package | SKU: FJR-5150
Earring Findings, Long Elegant Hooks 25mm, Silver Plated (25 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.
$7.57 / Package | SKU: FEA-3025
FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Crystal Clear (15 Yards)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$6.95 / Package | SKU: XCR-1280
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith English Beading Needles, Size #12, (1 Pack/25pc)
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5-Inch
$29.15 / Package | SKU: XTL-0373

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