Crow's Nest Earrings

PROJECT E2364
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Intermediate
These earrings feature a double row of brick stitch with a fringe of gold and green seed beads to add a little movement to this design.
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 Do Brick Stitch Fringe on a Frame. In this video you will learn how to add a double row of brick stitch to the bottom of a frame and how to add fringe to the bottom.
  2. The fringe along the bottom is in the following order: 23 Green, 24 Gold, 30 Green, 30 Gold, 35 Green, and the center fringe is 36 Gold. Now reverse starting with 35 Green. Feel free to adjust these if you need to achieve your desired lengths.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FEA-5132 - Earring Post, Rope Circle with Loop 12x15mm, 2 Pairs, Gold Plated
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • PNT-227 - Beadable Open Wire Frame Pendant Link, Trapezoid 26x27.5mm, 2 Pairs, Golden Tone
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • JSK-0415 - Toho Seed Beads, Round 11/0 Semi Glazed, 8 Gram Tube, Rainbow Clover
    Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.

  • JSK-0277 - Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 #PF557 'Galvanized Starlight' 8g
    Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-09000 - Earring Backs, Large Clutch 10mm, 20 Pieces, Gold Plated
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-8908 - NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads Olive Green 64YD (58 Meters)
    Project uses 1 Spool. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5511 - The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-0373 - Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5 Inch, 1 Pair
  • XTL-3006 - The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
Additional Information
Theme Autumn
Ingredients FEA-5132, PNT-227, JSK-0415, JSK-0277, FEA-09000, XCR-8908,

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.
Earring Post, Rope Circle with Loop 12x15mm, Gold Plated (2 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pairs.
$4.19 / Package | SKU: FEA-5132
Beadable Open Wire Frame for Earrings or Pendants, Trapezoid 26x27.5mm, Gold Tone (4 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4 Pieces.
$2.79 / Package | SKU: PNT-227
Toho Seed Beads, Round 11/0 Semi Glazed, Rainbow Clover (8 Gram Tube)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$3.65 / Package | SKU: JSK-0415
Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 #PF557 'Galvanized Starlight' 8g
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$3.95 / Package | SKU: JSK-0277
Earring Backs, Large Clutch 10mm, Gold Plated (10 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pairs.
$3.49 / Package | SKU: FEA-09000
NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads Olive Green 64YD (58 Meters)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$2.39 / Package | SKU: XCR-8908
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5-Inch
$29.15 / Package | SKU: XTL-0373
The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 pcs)

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