Mermaid Tail Earrings in Miami Splash

Name: Mermaid Tail Earrings in Miami Splash
Brand: Beadaholique Exclusive
SKU: E2329
Availability: InStock

PROJECT E2329

Designer: Kat Silvia

Skill Level: Intermediate

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The soft Bondeli colors of the Czech Glass 2-Hole Ginko beads resemble the beautiful scales of a mermaid's tail in these bead woven earrings.

Instructions

By following the instructions below you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.

To see how to complete this project from start to finish, please watch our video: How to Make a Pair of Earrings with the Ginko 2-Hole Beads and Cymbal Bead Endings. Follow along with the weaving technique shown in the video and the placement of the colors as seen in the project photo.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

BCG-120 - Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Bondeli Matte Orange
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BCG-127 - Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Bondeli Matte Purple
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BCG-125 - Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Bondeli Matte Mint
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BCG-126 - Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Bondeli Matte Coral
Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BCG-124 - Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Bondeli Matte Blue Raspberry
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FEA-1017 - Bullet Clutch Earring Backs, Hypo Allergenic with Pad 7x11mm, 50 Pieces, Gold Tone
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FEA-01142 - Gold Filled Stud Earrings Ball Post & Backs (1 Pair)
Project uses 1 Pair. You will need 1 package.

FCO-522 - Cymbal Bead Endings fit 8/0 Round Beads, Lakos IV, 18mm, 2 Pieces, 24kt Gold Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

JSO-0277 - Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 #PF557 'Galvanized Starlight' 8g
Project uses 16 pieces. You will need 1 package.

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

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-3025 - Tulip Beading Needles Size #12 47.5x0.35mm - 2 Needles
PL5130 - Tronex Tools, Short Chain Nose Pliers with Standard Handle and Tip Protector 5 Inches Long, 1 Piece
XTL-0117 - BeadSmith Ultra Thread Zap, Battery Operated Thread Trimmer, 1 Piece

Additional Information

Theme	Summer
Ingredients	BCG-120, BCG-127, BCG-125, BCG-126, BCG-124, FEA-1017, FEA-01142, FCO-522, JSO-0277, XCR-1280,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Bead Weaving 101: Getting Started with Off-Loom Bead Weaving
How to Open and Close a Jump Ring

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.

Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Bondeli Matte Orange

            Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Bondeli Matte Orange
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Grams.

                $4.49
            
             / Package | SKU: BCG-120

Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Bondeli Matte Purple

            Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Bondeli Matte Purple
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Grams.

                $4.49
            
             / Package | SKU: BCG-127

Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Bondeli Matte Mint

            Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Bondeli Matte Mint
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Grams.

                $4.49
            
             / Package | SKU: BCG-125

Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Bondeli Matte Coral

            Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Bondeli Matte Coral
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Grams.

                $3.99
            
             / Package | SKU: BCG-126

Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Bondeli Matte Blue Raspberry

            Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Bondeli Matte Blue Raspberry
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Grams.

                $4.49
            
             / Package | SKU: BCG-124

Bullet Clutch Earring Backs, Hypo Allergenic with Pad 7x11mm, 25 Pairs, Gold Tone

            Bullet Clutch Earring Backs, Hypo Allergenic with Pad 7x11mm, 25 Pairs, Gold Tone
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.

                $2.39
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-1017

Earring Posts, Stud with Ball & Ring 4mm, 1 Pair, Gold Filled

            Earring Posts, Stud with Ball & Ring 4mm, 1 Pair, Gold Filled
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Pair.

                $9.95
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-01142

Cymbal Bead Endings fit 8/0 Round Beads, Lakos IV, 18mm, 2 Pieces, 24kt Gold Plated

            Cymbal Bead Endings fit 8/0 Round Beads, Lakos IV, 18mm, 2 Pieces, 24kt Gold Plated
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pieces.

                $6.69
            
             / Package | SKU: FCO-522

Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 #PF557 'Galvanized Starlight' 8g

            Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 #PF557 'Galvanized Starlight' 8g
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $5.29
            
             / Package | SKU: JSO-0277

FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 15 Yards, Crystal Clear

            FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 15 Yards, Crystal Clear
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $6.59
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-1280