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By following the instructions below, you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring. Soutache bead embroidery is really one of those techniques that is best learned visually. Because of this, we have created a series of videos to show you how to do this technique from the very first step to the finishing touches.
- To make this pair of earrings, please follow the instructions in the following videos. Switch out the materials listed in this project for those used in the videos using the photographs for color placement reference.
- How to do Soutache Bead Embroidery: Part 1 How to Make a Shaping Stitch
- How to do Soutache Bead Embroidery: Part 2 How to Create a 2-Sided Join
- How to do Soutache Bead Embroidery: Part 3 How to Add a Side Bead and End a Stack
- How to do Soutache Bead Embroidery: Part 4 How to Make a Bead Bridge and Attach a Jump Ring
- How to do Soutache Bead Embroidery: Part 5 How to Add a Backing
- How to do Soutache Bead Embroidery: Part 6 How to Add a Simple Beaded Edge
- How to do Soutache Bead Embroidery: Part 7 How to Finish a Soutache Pair of Earrings
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- FHP-5215 - Head Pins, 1.5 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, 50 Pieces, 22K Gold Plated
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-07011 - Jump Rings, Closed 5mm Diameter 20 Gauge, 20 Pieces, Gold Plated
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SWP-6049 - Austrian Crystal, #5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 6mm, 50 Pieces, Pink Coral
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SWP-4045 - Austrian Crystal, #5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 4mm, 50 Pieces, Ivory
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- JSK-0148 - Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 995 'Gold Lined Rainbow Aqua' 8 Gram Tube
Project uses 60 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- JSH-0086 - Toho Round Seed Beads 8/0 262 'Crystal/Gold Lined' 8 Gram Tube
Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-0301 - The Beadsmith Soutache Braided Cord 3mm Wide - Linen White (3 Yard Card)
Project uses 12 inches. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-0316 - The Beadsmith Soutache Braided Cord 3mm Wide - Aqua Blue (3 Yard Card)
Project uses 12 inches. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-0342 - The Beadsmith Textured Metallic Soutache Braided Cord 3mm Wide - Matte Gold /3 Yards
Project uses 12 inches. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-8903 - NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads Grey 64YD (58 Meters)
Project uses 120 inches. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-4214 - The Beadsmith Ultra Suede For Beading Foundation And Cabochon Work 8.5x8.5 Inches - Chamois
Project uses 2 inches. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-4030 - Earring Findings, Bali Style Earring Hooks with Ball 21mm, 25 Pairs, Gold Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XTL-1026 - Crafter's Pick The Ultimate Permanent Glue Cement Adhesive 4 OZ
Project uses 1 bottle. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
- XTL-3006 - The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
- XTL-5511 - The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5032 - The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
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