Peacock's Pride Earrings in Blue

Name: Peacock's Pride Earrings in Blue
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E8044
Availability: InStock

PROJECT E8044

Designer: Alexandra Smith

Skill Level: Intermediate

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Lusterous blues and purples fan out in a tail of woven Toho Demi Round seed beads and Czech glass 2-hole beads. These feather style earrings are a great project for those new to bead weaving!

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.

Please watch the video: How to Make the Peacock's Pride Earrings. In this video, you will see from start to finish how to bead weave this design using a combination of 2-hole Bar beads and MiniDuo beads with Toho 11/0 Demi Round seed beads. You will be substituting a blue color palette for this variation.

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

BCP-38103 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Two Toned Beads 8mm Round Purple Green (25)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BCP-33417 - CzechMates Glass, 2-Hole Bar Beads 6x2mm, 10 Grams, Metallic Blue Suede
Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BCT-127 - Czech Glass MiniDuo, 2-Hole Beads 2x4mm, 8 Gram Tube, Magic Blue Pink
Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.

DRO-0017 - Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 8/0 (3mm) Size, 7.4 Grams, 504 Higher Metallic Iris Violet
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

DRH-0017 - Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 11/0 (2.2mm) Size, 7.8 Grams, 504 Higher Metallic Iris Violet
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

FEA-3091 - Antiqued Silver Plated Fish Hook Earring Hooks 15x15mm (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

XCR-1285 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 15 Yards, Smoke Gray
Project uses 3 feet. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
XTL-0373 - Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5 Inch, 1 Pair

Additional Information

Ingredients

BCP-38103, BCP-33417, DRO-0017, DRH-0017, FEA-3091, XCR-1285, BCT-0885,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Bead Weaving 101: Getting Started with Off-Loom Bead Weaving
How to Open and Close a Jump Ring
Product Guide: Using 2-Hole Beads in Jewelry Making
Seed Bead Size Chart

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.

Czech Fire Polished Glass Two Toned Beads 8mm Round Purple Green (1 Strand)

            Czech Fire Polished Glass Two Toned Beads 8mm Round Purple Green (1 Strand)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = Strand/25pc.

                $4.15
            
             / Package | SKU: BCP-38103

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CzechMates Glass, 2-Hole Bar Beads 6x2mm, Metallic Blue Suede (2.5

            CzechMates Glass, 2-Hole Bar Beads 6x2mm, Metallic Blue Suede (2.5" Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $2.49
            
             / Package | SKU: BCP-33417

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Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 8/0 (3mm), 7.4 Grams, #504 Higher Metallic Iris Violet

            Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 8/0 (3mm), 7.4 Grams, #504 Higher Metallic Iris Violet
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $4.39
            
             / Package | SKU: DRO-0017

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Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 11/0 (2.2mm), #504 Higher Metallic Iris Violet (7.8 Grams)

            Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 11/0 (2.2mm), #504 Higher Metallic Iris Violet (7.8 Grams)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $4.59
            
             / Package | SKU: DRH-0017

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Earring Findings, Fish Hook Ear Wire 15x15mm, Antiqued Silver Plated (25 Pairs)

            Earring Findings, Fish Hook Ear Wire 15x15mm, Antiqued Silver Plated (25 Pairs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.

                $5.59
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-3091

FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Smoke Gray (15 Yards)

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

                $6.65
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-1285

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Czech Glass MiniDuo, 2-Hole Beads 2x4mm, Blue Magic (2.5 Inch Tube)

            Czech Glass MiniDuo, 2-Hole Beads 2x4mm, Blue Magic  (2.5 Inch Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2.5 Inch Tube.

                $2.69
            
             / Package | SKU: BCT-0885