Design Inspiration Supplies
Design Instructions
Supplies needed
- 2 French Hook 2mm Bead Rose Gold Ear Wires (90-7120-10)
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2 Beaded 2-1 Link (94-3054-18)
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2 Meandering Bail (94-5836-18)
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2 Blossom Crimp End Cap (94-5835-18)
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12 5mm Faceted Spacer Bead (93-0423-18)
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16 8/0 Seed Bead (93-0447-18)
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4 Crimp Beads 2x2mm (01-0030-18)
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2 Round Jump Ring 20ga 4mm (01-0024-18)
- 12 Czech glass 4mm round beads
- 12 Czech glass 3x5mm faceted rondelle beads
- Size 11 seed beads
- Medium beading wire
Tools
- Wire cutters
- Crimping pliers
- Flat or chain nose pliers (2)
- Adhesive
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Size: Approx. 5”
Designer: Katie Hill
Download the Blossom Beads & Tassels Earrings PDF
Watch our technique videos on the TierraCast Blog (look for Jump Rings and Crimping).
Tip: The tassels shown are made from the barbs of peacock feathers. Use your favorite tassel making materials for this project. See our helpful Pinterest tassel tutorial.
Steps
- Use favorite tassel making materials and Blossom crimp end caps to create two tassels. Set aside.
- Cut one 6" piece of beading wire.
- String one crimp bead onto wire, then thread one end of wire through one loop of one 2-1 link about 1". Thread end back through crimp bead and adjust to create 1/8" loop. Secure with crimping pliers. Trim excess wire.
- String *7 size 11 seed beads, 4 8/0 seed beads, 3 4mm round beads, 3 faceted spacers, and 3 rondelle beads*. String on one bail. Repeat * through * in reverse order.
- Repeat Step 3 to attach end of wire to second loop on 2-1 link, adjusting beads and wire to take up slack before securing.
- Use one jump ring to attach one tassel to bottom of earring.
- Attach one ear wire to top of 2-1 link.
- Repeat Steps 2-7 for second earring.
