Design Inspiration Supplies
Design Instructions
Supplies Needed
- 2 French Hook Ear Wire w/ SS 3mm Bead (90-5120-02)
- 2 Honeycomb Link (94-3233-12)
- 2 Honeybee Charm (94-2118-12)
- 2 Oval Jump Ring 20ga 4x3mm ID (01-0018-01)
- 2 Head Pin 2" 21ga (01-0028-01)
- 2 7mm Czech glass flower bead (Hibiscus Flower Beads from Raven's Journey shown)
Tools
- Chain nose pliers (2)
- Round nose pliers
- Wire cutters
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Size: Approx 2"
Designer: Tracy Proctor
Download the Bee Earrings PDF
Watch the Quick & Easy Reel: Quick & Easy Bee Earring Jewelry Making Demo
Watch the Demo Video: Bee Earring and Bee Bracelet Kits Demo
Watch our technique videos on the TierraCast Blog (look for video on jump rings and simple loops).
Tips: When bending wire to form simple loops protect the top of the bead to avoid chipping or cracking.
Steps
- Open one jump ring and attach to Honeybee charm. Before closing attach to cell at one end of a Honeycomb link. Close jump ring.
- String one flower bead onto one head pin. Bend wire over at top of bead and use round nose pliers to form simple loop, trimming excess wire.
- Open loop on flower dangle and attach where desired on Honeycomb link. Close loop.
- Open loop on one ear wire and attach at other end of Honeycomb link.
- Repeat Steps 1-4 for second earring, turning Honeycomb link to face opposite direction.
Variations from our 8/3/21 FBL
Czech glass beads used: Hibiscus Flower 9mm Bead and Lily 9x10mm Bead 