Mermaid Tail Earrings in Rainbow

Name: Mermaid Tail Earrings in Rainbow
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E2300
Availability: InStock

PROJECT E2300

Designer: Kat Silvia

Skill Level: Intermediate

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Czech Glass Ginko 2-hole beads looks like the colorful little scales of a mermaid 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.

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

BCG-152 - Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Shimmer Green
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BCG-151 - Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Shimmer Teal Blue
Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BCG-150 - Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Shimmer Eggplant
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BCG-149 - Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Shimmer Grape
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BCG-148 - Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Shimmer Burgundy
Project uses 2 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 2 pieces. 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-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 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, Nautical
Ingredients	BCG-152, BCG-151, BCG-150, BCG-149, BCG-148, FEA-1017, FEA-01142, FCO-522, JSO-0277, XCR-1280,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Bead Weaving 101: Getting Started with Off-Loom Bead Weaving

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, Shimmer Green (10 Grams)

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

                $5.69
            
             / Package | SKU: BCG-152

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Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, Shimmer Teal Blue (10 Grams)

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

                $5.69
            
             / Package | SKU: BCG-151

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Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, Shimmer Eggplant (10 Grams)

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

                $4.49
            
             / Package | SKU: BCG-150

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Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, Shimmer Grape (10 Grams)

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

                $4.49
            
             / Package | SKU: BCG-149

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Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, Shimmer Burgundy (10 Grams)

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

                $4.49
            
             / Package | SKU: BCG-148

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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

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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