Renaissance Revival Earrings

PROJECT PROJ-JB-E0059
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Intermediate
These bead woven earrings feature a Renaissance-inspired color palette and design. To make these earrings you will combine various Czech glass bead shapes and sizes including GemDuo beads. The resulting design looks intricate but is actually pretty easy to make.
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.

Make this pair of earrings in your favorite color palette!
  1. Begin by threading 18 inches of Wildfire beading thread onto your needle.
  2. Next, please watch the video: How to Make the Renaissance Revival Earrings featuring Czech Glass GemDuo Beads. This video will teach you how to make this design from start to finish.
  3. Make your matching pair of earrings according to what you learned in the video. Enjoy!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FEA-4066 - Earring Findings, Earring Hooks with Ball 19mm, 14k Gold-Filled (1 Pair)
    Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package(s).

  • FJR-5250 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (100 pcs)
    Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • JSO-0080 - Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 221 'Bronze' 8 Gram Tube
    Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package(s).

  • JSH-0144 - Toho Seed Beads, Round 8/0 #PF592 'Permafinish Galvanized Golden Fleece' (8 Grams)
    Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package(s).

  • BCT-2GK7 - Czech Glass GemDuo, 2-Hole Diamond Shaped Beads 8x5mm, Siam Ruby Vega (2.5" Tube)
    Project uses 8 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • BCT-M1S9 - Czech Glass Matubo, 2-Hole SuperDuo Beads 2x5mm, Matte Metallic Goldenrod (2.5" Tube)
    Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • MDB-0022 - Czech Glass Mini Dagger Beads, 2.5x6mm, Matte Metallic Flax (10 Gram Tube)
    Project uses 6 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • XCR-8947 - Wildfire Thermal Bonded Beading Thread, 20 Yard Spool, Black (.006 Inch Thick)
    Project uses 36 inches. You will need 1 package(s).

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-0372 - Tulip Beading Needles, Assorted Sizes, Long, Size #10, Short, Size #10, Size #11 & #12, 4 Needle Set
  • XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-0373 - Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5-Inch
  • XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
Additional Information
Theme Winter, Christmas
Ingredients FEA-4066, FJR-5250, JSO-0080, JSH-0144, BCT-2GK7, BCT-M1S9, MDB-0022, XCR-8947,

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, Earring Hooks with Ball 19mm, 14k Gold-Filled (1 Pair)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Pair.
$6.09 / Package | SKU: FEA-4066
22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (100 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$4.94 / Package | SKU: FJR-5250
Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 221 'Bronze' 8 Gram Tube
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$5.19 / Package | SKU: JSO-0080
Toho Seed Beads, Round 8/0 #PF592 'Permafinish Galvanized Golden Fleece' (8 Grams)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$3.85 / Package | SKU: JSH-0144
Czech Glass GemDuo, 2-Hole Diamond Shaped Beads 8x5mm, Siam Ruby Vega  (2.5
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$3.75 / Package | SKU: BCT-2GK7
Czech Glass Matubo, 2-Hole SuperDuo Beads 2x5mm, Matte Metallic Goldenrod (2.5
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2.5 Inch Tube.
$2.49 / Package | SKU: BCT-M1S9
Czech Glass Mini Dagger Beads, 2.5x6mm, Matte Metallic Flax (10 Gram Tube)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$2.99 / Package | SKU: MDB-0022
Wildfire Thermal Bonded Beading Thread, 20 Yard Spool, Black (.006 Inch Thick)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$5.59 / Package | SKU: XCR-8947
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
$25.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-5450
Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5-Inch
$29.15 / Package | SKU: XTL-0373
Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020

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