Retired - Tortuga Earrings

Name: Retired - Tortuga Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E2166
Availability: InStock

PROJECT E2166

Designer: Kat Silvia

Skill Level: Intermediate

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These nautical inspired loom earrings are made easily by using the Beadalon Baby Jewel Loom. With this loom you can create smaller focal pieces without having to waste thread by stringing a bigger loom.

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.

To begin, please watch our video: How to Use the Baby Jewel Loom. In this video you see how to string the Baby Jewel Loom and start a few rows. If you are unfamiliar with the regular Jewel Loom you can see that full video here.
As seen in the video, string your loom so that you have 16 warp threads. There are 15 columns to this pattern.
Begin the loom by threading a needle with about 6 feet of thread. Pick up 15 blue beads for your first row. Thread them onto the loom as seen in the video. Then continue by following the pattern.
Once you complete the pattern, please watch our video: How to Finish Off Traditional Loom Work and Add a Slider Clasp. Tie off and weave in your threads. Cut off the piece from the loom and tie off the cords as seen in the video. Add a dab of Hypo Cement to the knots. Trim any excess cord. Add a dab of glue into the well of the slider clasp and slide the loom piece into the clasp. With your chain nose pliers bend the end cap to cover the slider. Move to the other side of the loom and repeat this process.
Take one head pin and string on one bicone, one baroque bead (large side down), and one bicone. Make a simple wire loop. Open the loop, same as you would a jump ring and attach it to one loop of the slide end. Close the loop.
Take one eye pin and string on one bicone. Make a simple wire loop that faces the opposite direction of the other loop. This will allow the earring to sit facing forward. Open the loop, and attach it to the loop of the slide end. Move to the other side and attach this loop the the earring finding. Close the loop and you're all done.

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

DMRR-0402F - Miyuki Round Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 8.5 Gram Tube, #402F Matte Opaque White
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

DMRR-1052 - Miyuki Round Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 8.5 Gram Tube, #1052 Galvanized Dyed Yellow Gold
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

DMRR-2075 - Miyuki Round Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 8.5 Gram Tube, #2075 Matte Cobalt
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

XCR-8906 - NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads Dark Blue 64YD (58 Meters)
Project uses 1 Spool. You will need 1 package.

SWCR-5248 - Austrian Crystal, #5058 Baroque Bead 14mm, 1 Piece, Crystal
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

SWBI-1400 - Austrian Crystal, #5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Crystal
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FEA-01001 - Nunn Design Earring Findings, 27mm Earwire Hooks, 1 Pair, Antiqued Gold
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FHP-5221 - 22K Gold Plated Head Pins - 22 Gauge, 2 Inches (X50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FCR-08009 - Nunn Design Ribbon Cord Ends, Barrel 24mm, 2 Pieces, Antiqued Gold
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

FHP-6256 - 22K Gold Plated Open Eye Pins 22 Gauge 1 Inch (x50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

XTL-1001 - G S Hypo Cement Precise Applicator Essential!
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-6139 - Beadalon Baby Jewel Loom By Julianna C. Avelar, Compact and Portable
XTL-3030 - Beadalon, Jewel Loom Needles 3.125 / 8cm Long, 6 Pieces
XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece

Additional Information

Theme	Summer, Nautical
Ingredients	DMRR-0402F, DMRR-1052, DMRR-2075, XCR-8906, FEA-01001, FHP-5221, FCR-08009, FHP-6256, XTL-1001,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Bead Looming 101: Beading and Jewelry Making on a Bead Loom
How to Create a Simple Wire Loop
Seed Bead Size Chart

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 Round Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, #402F Matte Opaque White (8.5 Gram Tube)

            Miyuki Round Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, #402F Matte Opaque White (8.5 Gram Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 8.5 Gram Tube.

                $2.19
            
             / Package | SKU: DMRR-0402F

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Miyuki Round Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, #1052 Galvanized Dyed Yellow Gold (8.5 Gram Tube)

            Miyuki Round Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, #1052 Galvanized Dyed Yellow Gold (8.5 Gram Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 8.5 Gram Tube.

                $3.07
            
             / Package | SKU: DMRR-1052

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Miyuki Round Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, #2075 Matte Cobalt (8.5 Gram Tube)

            Miyuki Round Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, #2075 Matte Cobalt (8.5 Gram Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 8.5 Gram Tube.

                $2.29
            
             / Package | SKU: DMRR-2075

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NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads Dark Blue 64YD (58 Meters)

            NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads Dark Blue 64YD (58 Meters)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $2.39
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-8906

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Nunn Design Earring Findings, 27mm Earwire Hooks, Antiqued Gold (1 Pair)

            Nunn Design Earring Findings, 27mm Earwire Hooks, Antiqued Gold (1 Pair)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Pair.

                $1.29
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-01001

Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)

            Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.

                $4.87
            
             / Package | SKU: FHP-5221

            
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = .

             / Package | SKU: FCR-08009

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

             / Package | SKU: FHP-6256

G S Hypo Cement Precise Applicator Essential!

            G S Hypo Cement Precise Applicator Essential!
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $7.07
            
             / Package | SKU: XTL-1001