Be Still My Heart Earrings

PROJECT E2429
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Intermediate
These brick stitch heart earrings are the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day!
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. To begin, please watch our video: How to Bead Weave Circular Brick Stitch Around a Ring. From what you learned in this video, cut off 3 feet of thread and tie it onto the heart frame towards the top left of the heart. Please note, you want to start where the jump ring will be attached (See Photo of Finished Design). Then add two beads and begin your brick stitch as seen in the video. Add 36 beads total.
  2. Then go down through the first bead you strung and back up through the last bead you added. Pick up one bead and thread your needle back through the first bead so the bead you just picked up sits on top. Tie off your thread.
  3. Then open one jump ring and attach it to the bead you just added and to one earring post.
  4. Finally add one earring back to finish the design.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • PNT-208 - Beadable Open Frame Link, Heart 19.5x17.5mm, 4 Pieces, Stainless Steel
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • DB-295 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Red Lined Red AB DB295
    Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-3911 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 20 Gauge (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-1075 - Earring Posts, Heart with Loop 6mm, 5 Pairs, Silver Plated
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-1011 - Earring Backs, Hypo Allergenic Bullet Clutch 5.7x5mm, 25 Pairs, Silver Tone
    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-3006 - The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
  • XTL-5614 - The Beadsmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long, 1 Piece
  • XTL-0610 - Beadaholique Thrifty Beading Pliers, Long Nose, 1 Piece
  • XTL-0615 - Beadaholique Thrifty Beading Pliers, Bent Nose, 1 Piece
Additional Information
Theme Valentine's Day
Ingredients PNT-208, DB-295, FJR-3911, FEA-1075, FEA-1011, 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 Frame Link, Heart 19.5x17.5mm, Stainless Steel (4 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4 Pieces.
$2.10 / Package | SKU: PNT-208
Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Red Lined Red AB DB295 (2.5
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$4.27 / Package | SKU: DB-295
Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 20 Gauge (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$2.25 / Package | SKU: FJR-3911
Earring Posts, Heart with Loop 6mm, Silver Plated (5 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 5 Pairs.
$3.90 / Package | SKU: FEA-1075
Earring Backs, Hypo Allergenic Bullet Clutch 5.7x5mm, Silver Tone (25 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.
$3.49 / Package | SKU: FEA-1011
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 (4 pcs)
The Beadsmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long (1 Piece)
Beadaholique Thrifty Beading Pliers, Long Nose (1 Piece)
Beadaholique Thrifty Beading Pliers, Bent Nose
$5.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0615

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