Lovely Lace Earrings

PROJECT PROJ-JB-E0001
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Intermediate
These pretty earrings feature delicate white seed beads that take on a lacy appearance when bead woven along the bottom edge of the earring. Use white or cream seed beads for a lacy look or choose your favorite color for a fun variation.
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.

To create these earrings, you will be combining circular brick stitch and a picot edging stitch.

  1. To make these earrings, please watch the video: How to Add a Beaded Lacy Edge to an Earring. This video will demonstrate the entire process of creating this earring from how to tie on your thread, how to do circular brick stitch around the earring form, how to add a picot edge, and finally how to tie off your thread.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • JSK-0225 - Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 #41F Opaque Frosted White 8g
    Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-1280 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Crystal Clear (15 Yards)
    Project uses 1 spool. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-103 - Nunn Design Earring Findings, Oval Hoop Ear Wire 26x37mm, Antiqued Gold (1 Pair)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-3006 - The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 pcs)
  • XTL-5614 - The Beadsmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long (1 Piece)
Additional Information
Theme Summer, Bridal
Ingredients JSK-0225, XCR-1280, FEA-103,

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.
Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 #41F Opaque Frosted White 8g
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$2.49 / Package | SKU: JSK-0225
FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Crystal Clear (15 Yards)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$6.95 / Package | SKU: XCR-1280
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: FEA-103
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 pcs)

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Karen S
Great project for beginner or more skilled

I have been making jewelry for about 10 years now, but always hesitated to work with tiny beads and a needle. Took the plunge with this project and Julie's instructions made it easy! My friend adored them and did not notice that my thread bridges were not wuite as perfect as Julie's (Welcome back Julie!). This was first project using a needle and small beads, but now I am looking for more!

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blueroadsmama
So easy even for a beginner!

I am not a beginner in jewelry making, but am to bead weaving with a needle. But these were so cute, had to try them and I am so glad I did. The tutorial was excellent (Welcome Back Julie!) and my only mistake was in thinking I could use some larger beads to begin with, but once I used the ones suggested everything went well. Do not look too closely at my thread bridges, they are not quite as neat as Julie's but I am sure that will come with practice! Made these for a friends birthday and she loves them!