Simple dangle bead earrings
2011-Sep-23, Friday 03:41 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
chebeThese are the first earrings I've ever made, that I've actually worn. I realise they are very simple, but everyone has to start somewhere, right? The method (that I made up myself) and materials for both are the same. (I use .925/Sterling Silver because I have very sensitive skin. Using ordinary silver-plated works fine for most people.)
Materials;
- .925 French hook earwires
- .925 head-pins
- pair of elaborate beads (mine from Fire Mountain Gems)
- some small seed beads in coordinating colour
- needle-nose pliers
Method;
- The focus beads hole is probably too big to be strung on the head-pin by itself. Thread a seed-bead or two on the head-pin first, then the focus bead, and add more seed-beads for symmetry.
- Using the needle-nose pliers shape a loop in the head-pin, and twist the extra length to wrap around until it meets/holds the beads securely. (Snip off any excess if you need to.)
- Open the loop on the ear-hooks just a little, just enough to slip the loop you made through it. Close the gap, and you're done!
Mario gamers love the mushroom earrings, and while shopping for matte eyeshadow the sales lady complimented me on my ladybird earrings, and when I admitted to having made them asked if I sold them *grin* so I'll mark these down as a success.
Materials;
- .925 French hook earwires
- .925 head-pins
- pair of elaborate beads (mine from Fire Mountain Gems)
- some small seed beads in coordinating colour
- needle-nose pliers
Method;
- The focus beads hole is probably too big to be strung on the head-pin by itself. Thread a seed-bead or two on the head-pin first, then the focus bead, and add more seed-beads for symmetry.
- Using the needle-nose pliers shape a loop in the head-pin, and twist the extra length to wrap around until it meets/holds the beads securely. (Snip off any excess if you need to.)
- Open the loop on the ear-hooks just a little, just enough to slip the loop you made through it. Close the gap, and you're done!
Mario gamers love the mushroom earrings, and while shopping for matte eyeshadow the sales lady complimented me on my ladybird earrings, and when I admitted to having made them asked if I sold them *grin* so I'll mark these down as a success.
