Candy Cornucopia Earrings

Name: Candy Cornucopia Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E8029
Availability: InStock

PROJECT E8029

Designer: Alexandra Smith

Skill Level: Intermediate

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Circular brick stitch hoops deliciously complement the candy corn charms in these earrings using a Halloween color palette of Miyuki Delica seed beads woven onto Beadalon Quick Links.

Instructions

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By following the instructions below, you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.

If you are new to circular brick stitch, please watch the video: How to do Circular Brick Stitch on the Interior of a Form. Using what you have learned in the video, begin by cutting 4 feet of beading thread, or as much as you are comfortable working with, and thread your needle. Tie the thread onto your link as shown in the video.
Follow along with the video to create five layers of brick stitch, working your way inward on the link in the following order: Black, Orange, Yellow, White, Black (see photo for reference). Tie off and weave in your thread.
To hang your candy corn charm, open a 5mm jump ring (the jump ring that comes with your candy corn charm will work). Slide on your brick stitch link by gently fitting the jump ring between two black seed beads along the edge of your link. Then slide on the loop of your charm so that the charm lays against the brick stitch facing forward.
Finally, use pliers to open the bottom loop of your earring hook the same way you would open a jump ring, and attach it to your completed earring. Close the loop. Enjoy!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

DB-010 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Black Opaque DB010
Project uses 1 palette. You will need 1 package.

DB-1592 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Matte Opaque Canary AB Yellow DB1592
Project uses 1 palette. You will need 1 package.

DB-200 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 6.6 Grams, Opaque Chalk White DB200
Project uses 1 palette. You will need 1 package.

DB-752 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 6.7 Gram Tube, #752 Matte Opaque Orange
Project uses 1 palette. You will need 1 package.

BMB-1753 - Beadalon Silver Plated Diamond Cut Quick Links 30mm Round (10 Pcs)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

PND-9669 - Silver Plated With Orange White Enamel Halloween Candy Corn Charm (1)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

XCR-1280 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 15 Yards, Crystal Clear
Project uses 12 feet. You will need 1 package.

FEA-3078 - Silver Plated Ball & Coil Earring Hooks 18mm (10 Pairs)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
XTL-5614 - BeadSmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long, 1 Piece
XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

Additional Information

Theme	Halloween, Autumn
Ingredients	DB-010, DB-1592, DB-200, DB-752, BMB-1753, PND-9669, XCR-1280, FEA-3078,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Bead Weaving 101: Getting Started with Off-Loom Bead Weaving
Brick Stitch Bead Weaving Patterns
How to Open and Close a Jump Ring
Product Guide: Using Charms in Beading and Jewelry Making
Seed Bead Size Chart

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.

Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Black Opaque DB010 (2.5

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Black Opaque DB010 (2.5" Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 7.2 gms tube.

                $3.55
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-010

Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Matte Opaque Canary AB Yellow DB1592 (7.2 Grams)

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Matte Opaque Canary AB Yellow DB1592 (7.2 Grams)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 7.2 gms tube.

                $5.09
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-1592

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Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Opaque Chalk White DB200 (2.5

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Opaque Chalk White DB200 (2.5" Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 6.6 gms Tube.

                $3.55
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-200

Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, #752 Matte Opaque Orange (6.7 Gram Tube)

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, #752 Matte Opaque Orange (6.7 Gram Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 6.7 Gram Tube.

                $4.57
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-752

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You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .

             / Package | SKU: BMB-1753

Jewelry Charm, Enamel Halloween Candy Corn 19mm, Silver Plated with Colored Enamel, Goldenrod (1 Piece)

            Jewelry Charm, Enamel Halloween Candy Corn 19mm, Silver Plated with Colored Enamel, Goldenrod (1 Piece)
        
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.

                $4.15
            
             / Package | SKU: PND-9669

FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Crystal Clear (15 Yards)

            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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Earring Findings, Hook with Ball & Coil 18mm Long 23 Gauge, Silver Plated (20 Pieces)

            Earring Findings, Hook with Ball & Coil 18mm Long 23 Gauge, Silver Plated (20 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pairs.

                $3.37
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-3078