Retired - Silky Smooth Earrings in Gold

Name: Retired - Silky Smooth Earrings in Gold
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E8046
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT E8046

Designer: Rachel Zaimont

Skill Level: Intermediate

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Soft, luminous gold tones blend together in these bead woven earrings using 2-hole Mini Silky Beads, MiniDuos and Mini Dagger beads. Toho 8/0 Demi Round seed beads add purple accents, with a tapered round earring hook woven into the design.

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. This design variation uses 8/0 Demi Round seed beads instead of 11/0 Demi Round seed beads.

Please watch the video: How to Make the Silky Smooth Earrings with Mini Silky Beads, MiniDuos and Mini Dagger Beads. In this video, you will see from start to finish how to bead weave this design, substituting 8/0 Demi Round seed beads, a varied color palette, and gold earring hook.

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

BCP-11543 - Czech Glass Mini 2-Hole Silky Beads, 5mm Diamond Shape, 40 Pieces, Crystal AB
Project uses 8 beads. You will need 1 package.

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

BCT-133 - Czech Glass MiniDuo, 2-Hole Beads 2x4mm, 8 Gram Tube, Chalk Green Luster
Project uses 32 beads. You will need 1 package.

DRO-0005 - Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 8/0 (3mm) Size, 7.4 Grams, 201 Gold Lustered Amethyst
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

FEA-3037 - Gold Plated Sleek Tapered Round Earring Hooks 13.5x9.5mm (10)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

XCR-0127 - BeadSmith NanoFil Uni-Filament Beading Thread, 0.008 Inch Thick, 50 Yards, Clear Mist
Project uses 6 feet. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
XTL-0373 - Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5 Inch, 1 Pair

Additional Information

Theme	Spring
Ingredients	BCP-11543, MDB-0022, BCT-133, DRO-0005, FEA-3037, XCR-0127,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Bead Weaving 101: Getting Started with Off-Loom Bead Weaving
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. 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 Mini 2-Hole Silky Beads, 5mm Diamond Shape, Crystal AB (40 Pieces)

            Czech Glass Mini 2-Hole Silky Beads, 5mm Diamond Shape, Crystal AB (40 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 40 Pieces.

                $3.40
            
             / Package | SKU: BCP-11543

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Czech Glass Mini Dagger Beads, 2.5x6mm, Matte Metallic Flax (10 Gram Tube)

            Czech Glass Mini Dagger Beads, 2.5x6mm, Matte Metallic Flax (10 Gram Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $5.79
            
             / Package | SKU: MDB-0022

Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 8/0 (3mm) Size, #201 Gold Lustered Amethyst (7.4 Grams)

            Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 8/0 (3mm) Size, #201 Gold Lustered Amethyst (7.4 Grams)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $4.39
            
             / Package | SKU: DRO-0005

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Earring Findings, Tapered Round Hooks, 13.5x9mm, Gold Plated (5 Pairs)

            Earring Findings, Tapered Round Hooks, 13.5x9mm, Gold Plated (5 Pairs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 5 Pairs.

                $6.89
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-3037

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The Beadsmith NanoFil Uni-Filament Beading Thread, 50 Yards, Clear Mist (0.008 Inch Thick)

            The Beadsmith NanoFil Uni-Filament Beading Thread, 50 Yards, Clear Mist (0.008 Inch Thick)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $14.99
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-0127