Mermaid Tail Earrings in Miami Splash

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

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

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.

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
XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
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, Bondeli Matte Orange (10 Grams)

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

                $4.90
            
             / Package | SKU: BCG-120

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

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

                $4.65
            
             / Package | SKU: BCG-127

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

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

                $5.49
            
             / Package | SKU: BCG-125

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

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

                $3.99
            
             / Package | SKU: BCG-126

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

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

                $5.49
            
             / Package | SKU: BCG-124

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

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

                $2.59
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-1017

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

            Earring Posts, Stud with Ball & Ring 4mm, Gold-Filled (1 Pair)
        
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 24kt Gold Plated (2 Pieces)

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

                $6.95
            
             / 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.

                $3.47
            
             / Package | SKU: JSO-0277

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

            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