Why We Love This Tutorial:
All the bling without the price tag! We’ve used some of out fabulous new faux pearl beads in these earrings, as well as some sparkly crystal bicone beads. They’re costume jewellery at their best! Of course you could use this design but with gemstones and real pearls, but I’m loving this look for less (cost of living anyone?!).
Beads and Materials You’ll Need:
- 4mm Crystal Bicones (we’ve used Antique Grey 4mm Crystal Bicone Beads)
- Faux Pearls (we’ve used these White Rectangle Faux Pearls 16mm)
- Linking Rings (we’ve used 16mm Linking Rings)
- Headpins (we’ve used ballpins. Please note that some of the pearls have a slightly bigger hole and you may need to use a small spacer to stop the bead falling off the pin. In this design, we simply went through our pins & beads and found some that the bead did not fall off. However you might like to consider getting some little spacers [I like these 4mm daisy spacers] to put below the pearl, particularly if you plan to make a few pairs!)
- Earwires
- 24ga or 26ga wire (either gauge will work, so if you have either on hand it will be fine. I have used 24ga craft wire)
Tools You’ll Need:
Method:
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- Start by making the pearl drop. Take your ballpin, slide on the bead and make a wrapped loop.
- Cut approx. 40cm of wire. Take your 16mm ring and wrap on 2 or three loops. You can tidy this up later so don’t worry too much – it’s just to secure it. Slide on a 4mm bicone.