Retired - Pokemon Pikachu Earrings

Name: Retired - Pokemon Pikachu Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E7038
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT E7038

Designer: Chris Bellomo

Skill Level: Intermediate

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Turn heads with this cute, bead woven pair of earrings featuring the iconic Pok

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 do brick stitch bead weaving. Cut a length of Fireline thread as long as you're comfortable working with (you'll need about 5 feet to weave one earring) and thread a size 12 beading needle.
You'll be following the bead weaving pattern shown in the photo above. I found it easiest to start with a longer row toward the top of Pikachu's face and weave the top half first. Start by weaving a ladder stitch base row, following the colors of the row indicated by the arrow. Leave a 6 inch thread tail on one end.
Continue weaving the upper part of the face including the ears, using brick stitch increases and decreases to create the tiered rows in the pattern.
When you finish the upper part of the pattern, weave back down through your beadwork and begin weaving the rows comprising the lower half of the face.
When you've finished your weaving, tie off and weave in the thread tail you've been working with.
Now move to the first thread tail from step 2. Weave up through your beadwork so the thread is exiting the center bead in the small row of 3 beads at the top of Pikachu's forehead. Take one closed silver jump ring and sew through it and then back down into that same center bead, anchoring the jump ring in place. Pass your needle through the loop again, reinforcing the attachment. Then weave in your second thread tail.
Open an earring hook and slide the jump ring from the previous step onto the wire so it hangs from the loop at the bottom.
Enjoy your earrings!

Additional Information

Theme	Pop Culture
Ingredients	DB-1132, DB-010, DB-200, DB-727, XCR-1280, FEA-6700,

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.

Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Opaque Canary Yellow DB1132 (2.5

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Opaque Canary Yellow DB1132 (2.5" Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $3.87
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-1132

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Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Black Opaque DB010 (2.5

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Black Opaque DB010 (2.5" Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 7.2 gms tube.

                $3.69
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-010

Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Opaque Chalk White DB200 (2.5

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Opaque Chalk White DB200 (2.5" Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 6.6 gms Tube.

                $3.69
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-200

Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Opaque Light Siam Red DB727 (2.5

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Opaque Light Siam Red DB727 (2.5" Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $3.87
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-727

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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

Earring Findings, Kidney Wire Hook 25mm, Silver Plated (10 Pairs)

            Earring Findings, Kidney Wire Hook 25mm, Silver Plated (10 Pairs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pairs.

                $4.45
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-6700