Beaded Snowflake Earrings

PROJECT PROJ-JB-E0021
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Intermediate
These beaded earrings have six points on them and resemble a wintery snowflake. They use two-hole Nib-Bit beads and seed beads and are hung from an elegant sterling silver earring hook.
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.

To make these earrings you will be using just two types of beads: a two-hole bead and a seed bead. They are not difficult to make and work up quickly.
  1. To start, please cut and thread 36 inches of thread onto your needle.
  2. Next, please watch the video: Beading Tutorial: How to Make Beaded Snowflake Earrings. This video will show you the complete process for making this earring. Happy Holidays!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FJR-8011 - Silver-Filled Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (20 Pieces)
    Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • FEA-309 - Earring Findings, Balloon Ear Wire 18x26mm, Sterling Silver (1 Pair)
    Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package(s).

  • BCP-007 - Czech Glass Matubo, Triangular 2-Hole Nib-Bit Beads 5.5x6mm, Double Sided Apollo - Gold ( 2.5" Tube)
    Project uses 12 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • JSK-0096 - Toho Seed Beads, Round 11/0 #2100 'Silver Lined Milky White' (8 Grams)
    Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package(s).

  • XCR-8948 - Wildfire Thermal Bonded Beading Thread, 20 Yard Spool, Frost / White (.006 Inch Thick)
    Project uses 72 inches. You will need 1 package(s).

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-3023 - Tulip Beading Needles Size #10, Short, 37x0.46mm (4 pcs)
  • XTL-0373 - Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5-Inch
  • XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
  • XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
Additional Information
Theme Winter, Christmas
Ingredients FEA-309, BCP-007, JSK-0096, XCR-8948,

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 Findings, Balloon Ear Wire 18x26mm, Sterling Silver (1 Pair)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Pair.
$3.17 / Package | SKU: FEA-309
Czech Glass Matubo, Triangular 2-Hole Nib-Bit Beads 5.5x6mm, Double Sided Apollo - Gold (2.5
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$2.49 / Package | SKU: BCP-007
Toho Seed Beads, Round 11/0 #2100 'Silver Lined Milky White' (8 Grams)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$2.79 / Package | SKU: JSK-0096
Wildfire Thermal Bonded Beading Thread, 20 Yard Spool, Frost / White (.006 Inch Thick)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$5.39 / Package | SKU: XCR-8948
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
$25.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-5450
Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020
Tulip Beading Needles Size #10, Short, 37x0.46mm (Pack/4pc)
Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5-Inch
$29.15 / Package | SKU: XTL-0373

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