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By following the instructions below you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
- If you're new to brick stitch, you can watch our videos on how to do brick stitch bead weaving and how to make increases and decreases in brick stitch to get started.
- To see how to make these earrings from beginning to end, please watch our video on how to bead weave an ombre window earring. In this video you'll learn how to create a hexagon shape with an interior window using brick stitch, how to weave in your thread tails, how to attach the earring hook and how to create and attach three Austrian crystal crystal dangles at the bottom. You'll also learn more about Beadaholique's exclusive Miyuki Delica ombre seed bead palettes.
- Enjoy your earrings!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- DB-1338 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Silver Lined Dark Pink Dyed DB1338
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- DB-2116 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0, 7.2 Grams, Duracoat Opaque Light Carnation Pink DB2116
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- DB-234 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Baby Pink Ceylon DB234
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- DB-420 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Gram Tube, #420 Galvanized Pink Dyed
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-1280 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 15 Yards, Crystal Clear
Project uses 10 feet. You will need 1 package.
- SWBI-14098 - Austrian Crystal, #5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Indian Pink
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FHP-5215 - 22K Gold Plated Head Pins - 22 Gauge/1.5 Inches (50)
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-3071 - 22K Gold Plated French Wire Earring Hooks 22mm (25 Pairs)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5452 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (50)
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
- XTL-5614 - BeadSmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long, 1 Piece
- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece