Copper Spring Earrings

PROJECT E2270
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Intermediate
A simple brick stitch bead woven design comes alive with a blue splash of Miyuki Seed Beads framed inside a pear wire frame from Nunn 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 Circular Brick Stitch on the Interior of a Form. Using what you learned in the video, begin your first row on the side of the frame so that you will end up doing a half circle around the bottom of the pear. (Please see Project Photo for Reference)
  2. Once you have reached the end of your first row, you will turn it around and add your second row going back the opposite direction. You will continue to weave back and forth in a crescent like manner until both sides come together.
  3. Once the bottom is filled you will tie off and weave in your thread tails.
  4. Open the loop of the earring hook, same as you would a jump ring, attach it to the top loop of the wire frame. Close the jump ring.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • PNT-153 - Nunn Design Wire Frame, Pear 18 Gauge, 46.5mm, 2 Pieces, Antiqued Copper
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-3053 - Antiqued Copper Ball & Coil Earring Hooks 19mm (12 Pairs)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • DMRR-MIX02 - Miyuki Round Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 8.5 Gram Tube, MIX02 Blue Tones Mix
    Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-0125 - BeadSmith NanoFil Uni-Filament Beading Thread, 0.005 Inch Thick, 50 Yards, Clear Mist
    Project uses 1 Spool. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5614 - BeadSmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long, 1 Piece
  • XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
Additional Information
Theme Spring, Boho
Ingredients FEA-3053, DMRR-MIX02, XCR-1288,

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, Hook with Ball & Coil 19mm Antiqued Copper (12 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 12 Pairs.
$8.29 / Package | SKU: FEA-3053
Miyuki Round Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, #MIX02 Blue Tones Mix (8.5 Gram Tube)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 8.5 Gram Tube.
$2.29 / Package | SKU: DMRR-MIX02
FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 6lb Test and 0.006
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$6.65 / Package | SKU: XCR-1288
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Tools and Other Supplies:

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

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