Retired - Dorothy Earrings

Name: Retired - Dorothy Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E8039
Availability: InStock

PROJECT E8039

Designer: Alexandra Smith

Skill Level: Intermediate

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This Centerline earring might just be the perfect accessory for Dorothy's trip to Oz. A turquoise and white checkered beading pattern contrasts with cheerful red stitching and wood accent bead, sure to impress the Wizard!

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.

These instructions will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.

Begin by watching the video: How to Add Beads to a Centerline Cuff. Using what you have learned in the video, cut two 18 inch lengths of red Nymo thread and string on your Big Eye needle. Slide your needle through the end hole on one side of your teardrop pendant, similar to the placement shown in the video.
Add on one turquoise bead, one white bead, and one turquoise bead. Follow along with the video to thread your needle through the end hole directly across the channel from where you entered your needle.
String your next row of beads as follows: white, turquoise, white.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 four more times to continue the beading pattern.
Send your needle through the last hole on one side of your pendant and string on the final row of beads as follows: turquoise, white, turquoise. Follow along with the video to tie off and weave in your thread.
Next, cut 3 inches of wire and create a simple wire loop, latching the loop onto the top hole of your pendant.
String on a 6mm red wood bead. Then string on a 4mm bead cap (see photo for reference). Create a wrapped wire loop above the bead cap.
To hang your earring, gently open the bottom loop of your earring hook and slide on the wrapped wire loop you made in step 7. Close the loop of your earring hook. Enjoy!

By purchasing this package of multi-colored wood beads, you can choose alternative accent colors for this and many other projects.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

PNT-176 - Centerline Beadable Pendant, Drop with Cutout and Holes 34mm, 1 Piece, Rhodium Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

DB658 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 100 Gram Bulk Bag, Dyed Opaque Turquoise Green DB658
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

DB-203 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Ceylon Cream DB203
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

BWD-1028 - EuroWood Natural Wood Beads, Round 6mm Diameter, 200 Pieces, Multi-Colored
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BMB-3830 - TierraCast Rhodium Plated Pewter 'Beaded' Bead Caps 4mm (20)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FEA-4025 - Bali Style 1 Ball Silver Plated Earring Hooks 21mm with 1.5mm Ball (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

WCR-2430 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, 10 Yard Spool, Tarnish Resistant Silver
Project uses 6 inches. You will need 1 package.

XTL-1001 - G S Hypo Cement Precise Applicator Essential!
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

XCR-8913 - NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads Red 64YD (58 Meters)
Project uses 6 feet. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
XTL-0034 - Wubbers Classic Series Round Nose Quality Jeweller's Pliers
XTL-3166 - BeadSmith Big Eye Beading Needles 2.125 Inches Long - Pack Of 4
XTL-0373 - Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5 Inch, 1 Pair
XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece

Additional Information

Theme	Summer
Ingredients	PNT-176, DB-203, BWD-1028, BMB-3830, FEA-4025, WCR-2430, XTL-1001, XCR-8913,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Bead Weaving 101: Getting Started with Off-Loom Bead Weaving
How to Create a Simple Wire Loop
How to Make a Wrapped Wire Loop
Seed Bead Size Chart

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.

            
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = .

             / Package | SKU: PNT-176

Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Ceylon Cream DB203 (2.5

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Ceylon Cream DB203 (2.5" Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $3.97
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-203

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EuroWood Natural Wood Beads, Round 6mm Diameter, 200 Pieces, Multi-Colored

            EuroWood Natural Wood Beads, Round 6mm Diameter, 200 Pieces, Multi-Colored
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 200 Pieces.

                $6.29
            
             / Package | SKU: BWD-1028

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You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .

             / Package | SKU: BMB-3830

Earring Findings, Bali Style Earring Hooks with Ball 21mm, Silver Plated (25 Pairs)

            Earring Findings, Bali Style Earring Hooks with Ball 21mm, Silver Plated (25 Pairs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.

                $11.29
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-4025

Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, Tarnish Resistant Silver (10 Yard Spool)

            Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, Tarnish Resistant Silver (10 Yard Spool)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $7.49
            
             / Package | SKU: WCR-2430

G S Hypo Cement Precise Applicator Essential!

            G S Hypo Cement Precise Applicator Essential!
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $7.29
            
             / Package | SKU: XTL-1001

NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads Red 64YD (58 Meters)

            NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads Red 64YD (58 Meters)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Bobbin.

                $2.59
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-8913