Retired - Picasso Porcupine Earrings

Name: Retired - Picasso Porcupine Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E7047
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT E7047

Designer: Rachel Zaimont

Skill Level: Intermediate

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Czech glass prong beads give the ornate beaded beads that comprise these earrings a dynamic, spiky look, interspersed with Toho seed beads. Playful and eye-catching!

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 begin, please watch our video on how to make an ornate beaded bead using right angle weave with two needles. Cut a 4 foot length of Fireline and thread big eye needles on both ends of the thread, as shown in the video. Make sure to pick up all of your prong beads facing the same direction as you weave the beaded bead.
Take 1 head pin and string 1 forget-me-not flower bead. Then slide the head pin through the center of one cluster of gold seed beads in the ornate beaded bead and out another cluster of seed beads on the other side. String 1 more forget-me-not flower bead. Make a simple wire loop and cut off the excess wire of the head pin with flush cutters.
Open the loop of an earring hook the same way you would open a jump ring and slide on the wire loop from the previous step. Close the loop.
Enjoy your earrings!

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

BCP-20626 - Czech Glass, Prong Beads 6x3.5mm, 10 Grams, Persian Turquoise / Bronze Picasso
Project uses 60 pieces. You will need 1 package.

JSK-0277 - Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 PF557 'Galvanized Starlight' 8g
Project uses 120 pieces. You will need 1 package.

XCR-1289 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 6lb Test and 0.006 Thick, 15 Yard Mini Spool, Smoke Gray
Project uses 8 feet. You will need 1 package.

FHP-5220 - 22K Gold Plated Head Pins - 21 Gauge - 2 Inches (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BCP-20508 - Preciosa Czech Glass, Forget Me Not Flower Spacer Beads 5mm, 72 Pieces, Full Gold
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FEA-3030 - 22K Gold Plated Long Elegant Earring Hooks 25mm (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-3166 - BeadSmith Big Eye Beading Needles 2.125 Inches Long - Pack Of 4
XTL-0109 - Beadsmith Extra-Fine Thread Snips - Cuts Textiles, Yarn, And More!
XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex

Additional Information

Theme	Yoga, Vintage Look, Spring
Ingredients	BCP-20626, JSK-0277, XCR-1289, FHP-5220, FEA-3030,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Bead Weaving 101: Getting Started with Off-Loom Bead Weaving
How to Create a Simple Wire Loop
Right Angle Weave Stitch Bead Weaving Patterns

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.

Czech Glass, Prong Beads 6x3.5mm, Gulf Turquoise / Bronze Picasso (2.5

            Czech Glass, Prong Beads 6x3.5mm, Gulf Turquoise / Bronze Picasso (2.5" Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $3.77
            
             / Package | SKU: BCP-20626

Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 #PF557 'Galvanized Starlight' 8g

            Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 #PF557 'Galvanized Starlight' 8g
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $3.95
            
             / Package | SKU: JSK-0277

FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 6lb Test and 0.006

            FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 6lb Test and 0.006" Thick, Smoke Gray (15 Yard Mini Spool)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $6.65
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-1289

Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)

            Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.

                $6.29
            
             / Package | SKU: FHP-5220

Earring Findings, Long Earring Hooks 25mm, Gold Plated (25 Pairs)

            Earring Findings, Long Earring Hooks 25mm, Gold Plated (25 Pairs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.

                $10.49
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-3030