Honeycomb Beaded Bead Earrings (Reboot)

PROJECT E837
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Intermediate
The Honeycomb Beaded Bead earrings are fun statement earrings that are both dramatic and elegant. The bead woven focal hangs from a sterling silver beading chain that has been looped around and suspended from a shepherd's crook ear wire.
Reboot: We have replaced the discontinued Hodge Podge Blue Lumi Honeycomb beads originally used with complementary Pastel Montana Blue and a slightly different ear wire.
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 make the focal for this earring, please watch the video: How to Make a Beaded Bead with 2-Hole Honeycomb Beads. Through the course of the video, you will learn step by step how to bead weave the beaded bead and trap that larger Austrian crystal faux pearl inside.
  2. After you have completed your beaded bead, set it aside while you start to construct the earring.
  3. Cut 4 inches of your beading chain. Onto one end, secure a crimp bead with loop.
  4. Slide your beaded bead onto the other end of the chain via the hole in the large Austrian crystal bead.
  5. Secure a crimp bead with loop onto the end of the chain.
  6. Open a jump ring and link it to one of the secured crimp beads loops, the loop at the base of your earring hook, and the other crimp bead with loop. Close the jump ring.
  7. All done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • SWP-1238 - Austrian Crystal, 5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 12mm, 4 Pieces, Iridescent Light Blue
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-9511 - Silver Filled Shepherd's Crook Square Wire Earring Hooks - 19mm (2 Pairs)
    Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package.

  • SWP-3038 - Austrian Crystal, 5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 3mm, 50 Pieces, Iridescent Light Blue
    Project uses 44 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCH-0175 - Czech Glass Honeycomb Beads, 2-Hole Hexagon 6mm, 30 Pieces, Hodge Podge Blue Lumi
    Project uses 18 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-010 - Miyuki Dura-Line Braided Beading Thread, 18lb Test 0.15mm (0.006) Thick, 20 Meters, White
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-2319 - Sterling Silver Cord Ends / Crimp Beads With Loop 1.7mm x 2mm - 1mm Hole(10)
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • CHA-1280 - Sterling Silver Fine Snake Beading Chain .5mm Bulk By The Ft.
    Project uses 8 inches. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5200 - Standard Size Beading Crimping Pliers (For 2x2mm & 2x1mm Crimp Beads)
  • XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
  • XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
  • XTL-5614 - BeadSmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long, 1 Piece
Additional Information
Ingredients XCR-010, FCR-2319, CHA-1280, FEA-4046, PRES-5810-CILB12, PRES-5810-CILB3, BCH-0132,
Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

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 Dura-Line Braided Beading Thread, 18lb Test 0.15mm (0.006
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$9.99 / Package | SKU: XCR-010
Cord Ends, Crimp Beads with Loop 2x1.7mm, Sterling Silver (10 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pieces.
$2.69 / Package | SKU: FCR-2319
Sterling Silver Fine Snake Beading Chain, .5mm, by the Foot
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.
$3.59 / Package | SKU: CHA-1280
Sterling Silver Sleek & Graceful Shepherd Crook Earring Hooks (2 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pairs.
$8.99 / Package | SKU: FEA-4046
PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 12mm, Iridescent Light Blue (1 Piece)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$1.39 / Package | SKU: PRES-5810-CILB12
PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 3mm, Iridescent Light Blue (1 Piece)
You will need 44 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$0.16 / Package | SKU: PRES-5810-CILB3
Czech Glass Honeycomb Beads, 2-Hole Hexagon 6mm, Pastel Montana Blue (30 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 30 Pieces.
$3.99 / Package | SKU: BCH-0132
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020
The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 pcs)
The Beadsmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long (1 Piece)

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