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.
- To begin making these earrings, cut 36 inches of thread and thread it onto your needle.
- To see how to make these earrings from start to finish, inlcuding tying off and attaching the earring hook, please watch the video: How to Make the Laguna Bead Woven Earrings featuring PRESTIGE Crystal Beads.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- XCR-8948 - Wildfire Thermal Bonded Beading Thread, 20 Yard Spool, Frost / White (.006 Inch Thick).
Project uses 1 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).
- FEA-3077 - Earring Findings, Earring Hook with Ball & Coil 18mm, Gold Plated (10 Pairs).
Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).
- FHP-1041 - Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, Gold Tone Brass (50 Pieces).
Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).
- BCP-11267 - Czech Glass Pip Beads, Smooth Drops 7x5mm, Crystal Coated, Pack of 48.
Project uses 6 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).
- BCP-33822 - CzechMates Glass, 2-Hole Diamond Beads 4x6mm, 8 Grams, Sueded Gold Turquoise.
Project uses 18 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).
- DB-410 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Galvanized Yellow Gold DB410 (2.5" Tube).
Project uses 1 tube piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).
- DB-732 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Opaque Cream DB732 (2.5" Tube).
Project uses 1 tube piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).
- PRES-5328-POPS3 - PRESTIGE Crystal, #5328 Bicone Bead 3mm, Pacific Opal Shimmer (1 Piece).
Project uses 6 piece(s). You will need 6 package(s).
- PRES-5328-LTU4 - PRESTIGE Crystal, #5328 Bicone Bead 4mm, Light Turquoise (1 Piece).
Project uses 8 piece(s). You will need 8 package(s).
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
- XTL-3005 - The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 10 - 4 Needles
- XTL-5032 - The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
- XTL-0109 - The Beadsmith Extra-Fine Thread Snips - Cuts Textiles, Yarn, And More!
- XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire (1 Piece)