Moonlight Sonata Earrings

PROJECT PROJ-JB-E0010
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Intermediate
These intricate earrings feature dazzling PRESTIGE bicones, shimmering PRESTIGE pearls, and sparkling Czech fire polished glass beads that have been bead woven together in a delicate pattern. Adjust the design to make the earrings as long or short as you want.
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.

These earrings feature an embellished right angle weave technique. They work up quickly and easily.
  1. To make this project, please watch the video: How to Bead Weave the Moonlight Sonata Earrings. The above video will show you each step of the process for making these earrings from start to finish.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FJR-8011 - Silver-Filled Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (20 Pieces)
    Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • XCR-8948 - Wildfire Thermal Bonded Beading Thread, 20 Yard Spool, Frost / White (.006 Inch Thick)
    Project uses 60 inches. You will need 1 package(s).

  • PRES-5810-CIDB4 - PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 4mm, Iridescent Dark Blue (1 Piece)
    Project uses 12 piece(s). You will need 12 package(s).

  • BCP-3307 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 3mm Round Metallic Silver Full-Coat (50 pcs)
    Project uses 8 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • PRES-5328-ABO4 - PRESTIGE Crystal, #5328 Bicone Bead 4mm, Air Blue Opal (1 Piece)
    Project uses 6 piece(s). You will need 6 package(s).

  • DB-1587 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Matte Opaque Agate Blue DB1587 (2.5" Tube)
    Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package(s).

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
  • XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors
  • XTL-3005 - The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 10 - 4 Needles
Additional Information
Theme Winter, Special Occasion
Ingredients FEA-9553, XCR-8948, PRES-5810-CIDB4, BCP-3307, PRES-5328-ABO4, DB-1587,
Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

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.
Earring Findings, French Wire Hook with Ball 23mm Long 23 Gauge Silver-Filled (3 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 3 Pairs.
$4.25 / Package | SKU: FEA-9553
Wildfire Thermal Bonded Beading Thread, 20 Yard Spool, Frost / White (.006 Inch Thick)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$5.59 / Package | SKU: XCR-8948
PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 4mm, Iridescent Dark Blue (1 Piece)
You will need 12 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$0.18 / Package | SKU: PRES-5810-CIDB4
Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 3mm Round Metallic Silver Full-Coat (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$1.89 / Package | SKU: BCP-3307
You will need 6 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: PRES-5328-ABO4
Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Matte Opaque Agate Blue DB1587 (2.5
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$4.67 / Package | SKU: DB-1587
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Tools and Other Supplies:

/ Package | SKU: XTL-5700
Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
$25.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-5450
Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020
The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 10 - 4 Needles

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