Candy Cornucopia Earrings

PROJECT E8029
Designer: Alexandra Smith
Skill Level: Intermediate
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

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. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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,

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
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 7.2 gms tube.
$3.69 / Package | SKU: DB-010
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.
$5.19 / Package | SKU: DB-1592
Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Opaque Chalk White DB200 (2.5
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 6.6 gms Tube.
$3.69 / Package | SKU: DB-200
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.
$4.64 / Package | SKU: DB-752
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)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$4.37 / Package | SKU: PND-9669
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
Earring Findings, Hook with Ball & Coil 18mm Long 23 Gauge, Silver Plated (20 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pairs.
$3.49 / Package | SKU: FEA-3078
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 pcs)
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.49 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

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Mary
Fun and Versatile!

I found this to be a great video showing not only how to make these cute earrings, but also offering a solid base from which to branch out and design more personalized earrings. I followed Julie's suggestion to fill in the hoops completely, and when finished I added a perched owl charm so I have owls in front of a full moon.
I have one suggestion to offer when making these: I tend to try to keep my beading on the tight side and found its very easy to crowd too many Delicas in to the rows - remember not to pull your thread tension TOO tight and that each consecutive circuit gets smaller and you will have to occasionally skip a thread bridge or risk overcrowded, knobby beadwork.