Peacock's Pride Earrings

Name: Peacock's Pride Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E8006
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT E8006

Designer: Alexandra Smith

Skill Level: Intermediate

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These bead woven earrings flaunt a tail of iridescent green Toho seed beads, Czech MiniDuos, and CzechMates Bar beads fanning out in a feathered pattern.

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.

Please watch the video: How to Make the Peacock's Pride Earrings. Using what you've learned in the video, you will see from start to finish how to create the Peacock's Pride Earrings by bead weaving a combination of Toho Demi Round seed beads and Czech 2-hole beads.

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

DRO-0018 - Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 8/0 (3mm) Size, 7.4 Grams, 508 Higher Metallic Iris Olivine
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

DRH-0018 - Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 11/0 (2.2mm) Size, 7.8 Grams, 508 Higher Metallic Iris Olivine
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

XCR-1285 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 15 Yards, Smoke Gray
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

BCT-145 - Czech Glass MiniDuo, 2-Hole Seed Beads 2x4mm, 8 Gram Tube, Jet Green with Red Luster
Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BCP-3872 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8mm Round Emerald Green (25)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BCP-33420 - CzechMates Glass, 2-Hole Bar Beads 6x2mm, 10 Grams, Metallic Dark Forest Suede
Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FEA-3020 - 22K Gold Plated Fish Hook Earring Hooks (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-0109 - Beadsmith Extra-Fine Thread Snips - Cuts Textiles, Yarn, And More!
XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)

Additional Information

Theme	Spring, Autumn
Ingredients	DRO-0018, DRH-0018, XCR-1285, BCP-3872, BCP-33420, FEA-3020, BCT-0880,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Product Guide: CzechMates Dimensional Beading System
Product Guide: Using 2-Hole Beads in Jewelry Making

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.

Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 8/0 (3mm), 7.4 Grams, #508 Higher Metallic Iris Olivine

            Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 8/0 (3mm), 7.4 Grams, #508 Higher Metallic Iris Olivine
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $4.39
            
             / Package | SKU: DRO-0018

Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 11/0 (2.2mm) Size, 7.8 Grams, #508 Higher Metallic Iris Olivine

            Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 11/0 (2.2mm) Size, 7.8 Grams, #508 Higher Metallic Iris Olivine
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $4.09
            
             / Package | SKU: DRH-0018

FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Smoke Gray (15 Yards)

            FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Smoke Gray (15 Yards)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $6.65
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-1285

Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8mm Round Emerald Green (25 pcs)

            Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8mm Round Emerald Green (25 pcs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pieces.

                $3.89
            
             / Package | SKU: BCP-3872

CzechMates Glass, 2-Hole Bar Beads 6x2mm, Metallic Dark Forest Suede (2.5

            CzechMates Glass, 2-Hole Bar Beads 6x2mm, Metallic Dark Forest Suede (2.5" Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $2.89
            
             / Package | SKU: BCP-33420

Earring Findings, Fish Hook Ear Wire 15x15mm, Gold Plated (25 Pairs)

            Earring Findings, Fish Hook Ear Wire 15x15mm, Gold Plated (25 Pairs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.

                $6.59
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-3020

Czech Glass MiniDuo, 2-Hole Beads 2x4mm, Jet Bronze Picasso (2.5 Inch Tube)

            Czech Glass MiniDuo, 2-Hole Beads 2x4mm, Jet Bronze Picasso  (2.5 Inch Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2.5 Inch Tube.

                $2.59
            
             / Package | SKU: BCT-0880