Retired - Barrier Reef Earrings

PROJECT E2077
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Intermediate
With a little gold to bring out the dark teal, these earrings have a touch of summer glam. 'Coraling' is a great bead weaving technique to add movement and an organic feel to your jewelry.
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 the process to make the second earring.
  1. For instructions to complete this project please watch our video: How to Add Beaded Coral Around a Form that has Circular Brick Stitch.
  2. You will follow the instructions to add the closed jump ring at the "top" of your earring, as mentioned in the video. You will also be adding a gold seed bead to the ends of each "coral".
  3. Tie off and weave in your thread.
  4. To attach the earring finding open one 5mm open jump ring and attach it to the closed jump ring and to the loop of the earring finding. Close the jump ring.
  5. All done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BMB-1756 - Beadalon Gold Plated Quick Links 20mm Round (22 Pcs)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • JSK-0277 - Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 PF557 'Galvanized Starlight' 8g
    Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.

  • JSK-0210 - Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 27BD 'Silver Lined Teal' 8 Gram Tube
    Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5250 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (100)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-4016 - 22K Gold Plated Closed Jump Rings 5mm 21 Gauge (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-6016 - 22K Gold Plated Earring Findings Leverbacks (5 Pairs)
    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 1 Spool. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
  • XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
Additional Information
Theme Summer, Nautical
Ingredients JSK-0277, JSK-0210, FJR-5250, FEA-6016, XCR-1280,

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.
Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 #PF557 'Galvanized Starlight' 8g
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$3.95 / Package | SKU: JSK-0277
Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 27BD 'Silver Lined Teal' 8 Gram Tube
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$2.49 / Package | SKU: JSK-0210
22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (100 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$4.87 / Package | SKU: FJR-5250
Earring Findings, Interchangeable Leverbacks 17x9mm, Gold Plated (5 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 5 Pairs.
$4.67 / Package | SKU: FEA-6016
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
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 pcs)
/ Package | SKU: XTL-5700
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

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