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By following the instructions below, you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring. If you are not using a tying station, you will need some tape to attach your weaving to a tabletop while you work.
- If you are new to chevron friendship bracelet weaving, please watch our video: How to Make a Chevron Friendship Bracelet with a Button Clasp. Using what you have learned in the video about doing chevron weave, begin by cutting 3.5 feet of each of your 5 S-Lon cords.
- Fold your cords in half and tie an overhand knot, creating a 1 inch loop at the top. Attach your loop to the tabletop using tape, or load it onto your tying station. Follow along with the video to create a 1.5 inch length of chevron weaving, alternating your bands of color as follows: Chartreuse, Orchid Pink, Plum, Blue, and Orange.
- Now watch our video: How to Finish Friendship Bracelet Weaving Using Ribbon Crimps. Using what you have seen in the video, attach a ribbon crimp to the top of your weave.
- Use scissors to cut down the lengths of left-over cord to 4 inches for easier handling as you string your beads.
- You are now ready to create your graduated beaded fringe. Moving from left to right, begin by stringing 5 beige beads onto your outermost pink cord. Tie a knot below the beads, creating a 0.5 inch dangle. Trim the extra cord.
- String 5 purple beads onto your purple cord. Tie a knot below the beads, creating a 0.5 inch dangle. Trim the extra cord.
- String 5 turquoise beads onto your turquoise cord. Tie a knot below the beads, creating a 0.75 inch dangle. Trim the extra cord.
- String 5 orange beads onto your orange cord. Tie a knot below the beads, creating a 0.75 inch dangle. Trim the extra cord.
- String 5 yellow beads onto your chartreuse cord. Tie a knot below the beads, creating a 1 inch dangle. Trim the extra cord.
- Repeat steps 5-9 in reverse order to finish the other half of your beaded fringe (please see photo for reference).
- To attach your earring hook, open the loop on your earring hook the same way you would open a jump ring. Slide on the loop of your ribbon crimp. Close the loop. Enjoy your earrings!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- XCR-4327 - BeadSmith Super-Lon (S-Lon) Cord - Size 18 Twisted Nylon - Sky Blue / 77 Yard Spool
Project uses 7 feet. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-4620 - BeadSmith Super-Lon (S-Lon) Cord - Size 18 Twisted Nylon - Plum (77 Yard Spool)
Project uses 7 feet. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-4616 - BeadSmith Super-Lon (S-Lon) Cord - Size 18 Twisted Nylon - Light Orchid (77 Yard Spool)
Project uses 7 feet. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-4243 - BeadSmith Super-Lon (S-Lon) Cord - Size 18 Twisted Nylon - Orange / 77 Yard Spool
Project uses 7 feet. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-4614 - BeadSmith Super-Lon (S-Lon) Cord - Size 18 Twisted Nylon - Chartreuse (77 Yard Spool)
Project uses 7 feet. You will need 1 package.
- BMS-1000 - Colored Metal Seed Beads, Round 11/0 Size, 10 Grams, Beige
Project uses 20 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BMS-1005 - Colored Metal Seed Beads, Round 11/0 Size, 10 Grams, Purple
Project uses 20 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BMS-1007 - Colored Metal Seed Beads, Round 11/0 Size, 10 Grams, Turquoise
Project uses 20 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BMS-1004 - Colored Metal Seed Beads, Round 11/0 Size, 10 Grams, Orange
Project uses 20 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BMS-1008 - Colored Metal Seed Beads, Round 11/0 Size, 10 Grams, Yellow
Project uses 20 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1420 - Silver Plated Ribbon Pinch Crimps Cord Ends 10mm or 3/8 Inch (20)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-9937 - Beadsmith Silver Plated Leverback Earring Findings With Daisy Pad - 15x9mm (12)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XTL-1001 - G S Hypo Cement Precise Applicator Essential!
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5614 - BeadSmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long, 1 Piece
- XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
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