Retired - Thunderbird Flight Earrings

Name: Retired - Thunderbird Flight Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E2244
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT E2244

Designer: Kat Silvia

Skill Level: Intermediate

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This pair of statement earrings feature a brick stitch diamond shape focal and copper findings from TierraCast's Western Winds Collection.

Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

By following the instructions below you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.

Cut off 6 inches of copper wire. On to one end, make a wrapped wire loop. String on one hexagon bead, one turquoise crystal and one hexagon bead. Make another wrapped wire loop but before closing the wrap slip on the loop of one earring post. Trim any excess wire. Set aside.
Then cut off 6 inches of copper wire. On to one end, make a wrapped wire loop. String on one hexagon bead, one turquoise crystal and one hexagon bead. Make another wrapped wire loop but before closing the wrap slip on the loop of one charm. Trim any excess wire. Set aside.
Begin the bead weaving by cutting off about 6 feet of thread and making a strip of ladder stitch, 15 beads wide. Follow the longest, center row of the bead pattern.
Working off one side of your ladder stitch, continue in brick stitch. Follow along with the photo of the pattern. Allow the brick stitch to do it's natural decrease each row, not adding any increases. Continue until your last row, which has two beads.
When you get to the top, you will string on one seed bead, go through the wrapped wire loop on the bottom on the opposite side of the earring post and add one more seed bead. Thread your needle back down through the next bead. Repeat this loop again to secure the loop into place. Then run the needle down through the side of the triangle, through the light blue beads.
Make sure the thread is coming out the final bead on the end. Then you are ready to continue the pattern to complete the diamond shape.
When you get to the bottom, you will string on one seed bead, go through the wrapped wire loop on the top on the opposite side of the charm and add one more seed bead. Thread your needle back through the next bead, Repeat this loop again to secure the loop into place.
Tie off and weave in your thread. And you're all done.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

DB-755 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Gram Tube, 755 Matte Opaque Light Blue
Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.

DB-377 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Matte Metallic Dark Gray Blue DB377
Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.

DB-037 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Copper Lined Crystal DB037
Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.

DB-351 - Miyuki Delica 11/0 Seed Bead Matte White Db351 (6.6 Gram Tube)
Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.

PNT-001 - TierraCast Pewter Charm, Thunderbird 19mm, 1 Piece, Antiqued Copper Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

SWBI-1438 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Turquoise
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BMB-3222 - TierraCast Copper Plated Pewter Hexagon Spacer Beads 3.8mm (50)
Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 1 package.

WNT-2434 - Beadsmith Tarnish Resistant Bright Copper Wire 24 Gauge 30 Yards (27.4 Meters)
Project uses 12 Inches. You will need 1 package.

FEA-1502 - TierraCast Copper Plated Pewter Stud Earrings Dome Post & Ring 8mm
Project uses 1 Pair. You will need 1 package.

FEA-1016 - Bullet Clutch Earring Backs, Hypo Allergenic with Pad 7x12mm, 50 Pcs, Silver
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

XCR-1280 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 15 Yards, Crystal Clear
Project uses 12 Feet. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
XTL-5032 - Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
XTL-5614 - BeadSmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long, 1 Piece

Additional Information

Theme	USA/Patriotic
Ingredients	DB-755, DB-377, DB-037, DB-351, PNT-001, BMB-3222, WNT-2434, FEA-1502, FEA-1016, XCR-1280,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Bead Weaving 101: Getting Started with Off-Loom Bead Weaving
Brick Stitch Bead Weaving Patterns
How to Make a Wrapped Wire Loop

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.

Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, #755 Matte Opaque Light Blue (2.5

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, #755 Matte Opaque Light Blue (2.5" Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $3.95
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-755

Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Matte Metallic Dark Gray Blue DB377 (2.5

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Matte Metallic Dark Gray Blue DB377 (2.5" Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $6.29
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-377

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Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Copper Lined Crystal DB037 (7.2 Grams)

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Copper Lined Crystal DB037 (7.2 Grams)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 7.2 gms tube.

                $6.89
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-037

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Miyuki Delica 11/0 Seed Bead 'Matte White' DB351 (6.6 Gram Tube)

            Miyuki Delica 11/0 Seed Bead 'Matte White' DB351 (6.6 Gram Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 6.6 grams tube.

                $5.09
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-351

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TierraCast Pewter Charm, Thunderbird 19mm, Antiqued Copper Plated (1 Piece)

            TierraCast Pewter Charm, Thunderbird 19mm, Antiqued Copper Plated (1 Piece)
        
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.

                $1.99
            
             / Package | SKU: PNT-001

            
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .

             / Package | SKU: BMB-3222

Wire Elements, Tarnish Resistant Bright Copper Wire, 24 Gauge 30 Yards (27.4 Meters)

            Wire Elements, Tarnish Resistant Bright Copper Wire, 24 Gauge 30 Yards (27.4 Meters)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $8.29
            
             / Package | SKU: WNT-2434

            
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .

             / Package | SKU: FEA-1502

Earring Backs, Hypo Allergenic Bullet Clutch with Pad 7x12mm Silver (25 Pairs)

            Earring Backs, Hypo Allergenic Bullet Clutch with Pad 7x12mm Silver (25 Pairs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.

                $2.09
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-1016

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FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Crystal Clear (15 Yards)

            FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Crystal Clear (15 Yards)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $6.95
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-1280