Retired - Rose Lace Earrings

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1. Please watch the video: How to do Flat Spiral Stitch. Using what you have learned in the video, begin by cutting 3 feet of beading thread and string on your size 12 needle.
2. Follow along with the video to create a section of flat spiral stitch that is 7 units long (approximately 1.25 inches). For this project, you will be using smaller sized beads: 4mm pearls in the center of your weaving, and 3mm round crystal beads along the sides. Additionally, you will be stringing three 11/0 seed beads instead of the five seed beads shown in the video (see photo for reference). Once you have completed your weaving, tie off and weave in your threads on both sides of the piece.
3. To hang the mini pear pendant from your earring, open one pinch bail and gently squeeze it closed over the top-drilled hole of your pendant. Next, open a 4mm jump ring and slide on your crystal drop using the top loop of the bail you just attached. Also string on the two endmost seed beads on one side of your bead work (see photo for reference). Close the jump ring.
4. To attach your earring hook, open another 4mm jump ring and string on the bottom loop of your earring hook. Also string on the two endmost seed beads on the opposite side of your earring, in the same manner as you did in the above step. Close the jump ring. Enjoy!

• SWP-4013 - Austrian Crystal, #5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 4mm, 50 Pieces, Powder Rose
  Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• SWC-0301 - Austrian Crystal, #5000 Round Beads 3mm, 20 Pieces, Crystal AB
  Project uses 24 pieces. You will need 2 packages.


• SWC-99942 - Austrian Crystal, #6128 Mini Pear Pendants 12mm, 4 Pieces, Crystal Rose Gold 2X
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FCO-4091 - Vintaj Natural Brass Pinch Bail for Pendants 4x8mm (2)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FJR-5450 - Antiqued Brass Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (x100)
  Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FEA-6014 - Antiqued Brass Earrings Leverbacks With Shell 14x8mm (5 Pairs)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• XCR-1280 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 15 Yards, Crystal Clear
  Project uses 6 feet. You will need 1 package.


• DMRR-2035 - Miyuki Round Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 8.5 Gram Tube, #2035 Matte Metallic Khaki Iris
  Project uses 288 pieces. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
• XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
• XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
• XTL-0373 - Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5 Inch, 1 Pair