Swarovski crystal and pearl beaded earrings tutorial
Many people get married in the summer so I thought I would write a tutorial for some earrings that would be suitable for brides and/or bridesmaids. This design is very quick and simple to make. Here’s what you need:
2x 6 inch lengths of 26 gauge wire
1x pair of ear wires
2x focal bead (8mm)
20x Swarovski crystal bicone beads, 4mm (I used 8x vintage rose, 8x chrysolite and 4x clear)
26x 3mm pearl beads (I used ivory)
1x 6mm pearl bead
1x 4mm metallic bead
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Wire cutters
1. The first step is to thread the beads that form the main loop of the earring. Here is a diagram to show you how:
2. Once you have the beads in the desired order draw both ends of the wire towards each other and make a neat and tight wrapped loop at the top. You will need to trim the wire that you have used to create the wrap so that you end up with a wrapped loop bearing a single wire out of the top like so:
3. The next thing you have to do is to cover the wrap you have just made. To do this take the 6mm pearl bead and thread it onto the wire. Hold the wire with your flat nose pliers and pull the bead down firmly to cover the wrap. When you have done this then thread on the 4mm metallic bead followed by the 3mm pearl and finally create a wire wrapped loop at the top to hang the earring from the ear wire (see diagram below). Repeat for the other earring.
Mei Said,
May 28, 2008 @ 12:12 am
Simple yet elegant. Thank you for sharing.
Chris Said,
June 13, 2008 @ 9:41 pm
What a totally GORGEOUS pair of earings and fab that you are sharing the tutorial. TFS
Gemma Said,
June 23, 2008 @ 10:15 pm
Beautiful.
Penny Said,
July 17, 2008 @ 10:13 pm
I am new ish to earring making, sticking mainly to really easy things. I am getting great new ideas, thank you!
eve's crystal Said,
August 21, 2008 @ 3:13 pm
Beautiful. I like the color combination of the swarovski crystals and the pearls - two elegant stunning type of jewelry in one. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers!
Eve