Retired - Maroon Spectrum Earrings

PROJECT E8074
Designer: Alexandra Smith
Skill Level: Intermediate
An ombre palette of plums and pinks embellishes these Centerline earrings using the Miyuki Delica 11/0 Marooned bead mix. The design frames a lush 8mm Mulberry Austrian crystal pearl accent bead.
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 see a similar technique, please watch the video: How to Add Beads to a Centerline Medallion Pendant Charm. Based on what you have learned in the video, use scissors to cut 3 feet of grey Nymo, and thread your big eye needle. For this project, you will be using the Miyuki Delica 11/0 Marooned bead mix. String your beads onto the Centerline octagon pendant in an ombre pattern as follows: dark plum, deep red, dark pink, light pink (see photo for reference). Each woven square will contain three rows of 3 beads, for a total of 9 beads in each section. Repeat this step to fill in all eight sections on your pendant.
  2. Tie off your thread and add glue to your knots, as shown in the video.
  3. To hang your Austrian crystal Pearl: Onto a 24 gauge head pin, slide one 8mm Mulberry Austrian crystal Pearl bead. Above the bead, make a wrapped wire loop. Note: slide the loop onto the top center hole of the interior of your Centerline pendant before closing the wrap (see photo for reference).
  4. Finally, use pliers to open the loop of your earring hook, and slide on the top loop of your Centerline pendant. Close the loop of your earring hook. All done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • PNT-170 - Centerline Beadable Pendant, Octagon with Cutouts and Holes 31.5mm, 1 Piece, Rhodium Plated
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

  • DB-MIX9064 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, #DB-MIX9064 Marooned Mix, 7.2 Gram Tube
    Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

  • SWP-8088 - Austrian Crystal, #5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 8mm, 25 Pieces, Mulberry Pink
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-5420 - Silver Plated Head Pins 2 Inches 24 Gauge (X50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-01002 - Nunn Design Earring Findings, 27mm Earwire Hooks, 1 Pair, Antiqued Silver
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-8903 - NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads Grey 64YD (58 Meters)
    Project uses 6 feet. You will need 1 package.

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

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
  • 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-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
Additional Information
Theme Spring
Ingredients PNT-170, FHP-5420, FEA-01002, XCR-8903, XTL-1001,

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-170
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 24 Gauge Thick, Silver Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$2.49 / Package | SKU: FHP-5420
Nunn Design Earring Findings, 27mm Earwire Hooks, Antiqued Silver (1 Pair)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Pair.
$2.09 / Package | SKU: FEA-01002
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: XCR-8903
G S Hypo Cement Precise Applicator Essential!
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$7.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-1001
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020
Wubbers Classic Series Round Nose Quality Jeweller's Pliers
/ Package | SKU: XTL-5700

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