Mermaid Tail Earrings in Silver

Name: Mermaid Tail Earrings in Silver
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E2299
Availability: InStock

PROJECT E2299

Designer: Kat Silvia

Skill Level: Intermediate

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Czech Glass Ginko 2-hole beads looks like the perfect little shiny silver 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-101 - Czech Glass, 2-Hole Ginko Beads 7.5mm, 10 Grams, Crystal Bronze Aluminum
Project uses 26 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FCO-523 - Cymbal Bead Endings fit 8/0 Round Beads, Lakos IV, 18mm, 2 Pieces, Antiqued Silver
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

JSO-0161 - Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 #161 'Transparent Rainbow Crystal' 8g
Project uses 16 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FEA-01042 - Sterling Silver Stud Earrings Ball Post & Ring 5mm (4)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FEA-1016 - Bullet Clutch Earring Backs, Hypo Allergenic with Pad 7x12mm, 50 Pcs, Silver
Project uses 2 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-101, FCO-523, JSO-0161, FEA-01042, FEA-1016, 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, Crystal Bronze Aluminum (10 Grams)

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

                $2.95
            
             / Package | SKU: BCG-101

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Cymbal Bead Endings fit 8/0 Round Beads, Lakos IV, 18mm Antiqued Silver (2 Pieces)

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

                $5.99
            
             / Package | SKU: FCO-523

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Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 #161 'Transparent Rainbow Crystal' 8g

            Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 #161 'Transparent Rainbow Crystal' 8g
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $2.99
            
             / Package | SKU: JSO-0161

Earring Posts, Stud with Ball & Ring 5mm Sterling Silver (2 Pairs)

            Earring Posts, Stud with Ball & Ring 5mm Sterling Silver (2 Pairs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pairs.

                $6.39
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-01042

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Earring Backs, Hypo Allergenic Bullet Clutch with Pad 7x12mm Silver (25 Pairs)

            Earring Backs, Hypo Allergenic Bullet Clutch with Pad 7x12mm Silver (25 Pairs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.

                $2.09
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-1016

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