Going with Garnets Earrings Tutorial
We went with garnets, for a subtle January birthstone pair of earrings, and this design would be easy to make with any other birthstone, or simply use your favorite faceted beads for a non-birthstone option.
Created by: Rita Hutchinson
Designer Tips
- Pick a starting position, and anchor 26-gauge wire on hoop with 4-5 tight lashes.
- String first row of beads, and wrap wire around hoop at desired point, add second row of beads, and wrap on the same side as the anchor.
- Add third row and anchor the final end, then clip off excess wire.
- Add ear wire.
- Mirror pattern for other earring.
Suggested Supplies
- 2 each #42-240-02-6 TierraCast Medium Wire Hoop Charm Holder - Antiqued Brass
- 1 strand (use 12 beads) #21-893-008 Garnet 3mm Faceted Round Gemstone Beads
- 1 card (use 22 beads) #23-442-1723 2x3mm Faceted Firepolish Micro Spacer Bead - Copper Plated AB
- 1 strand (use 24 beads) #26-830-0 Brass Beads, Faceted Cube, 2.5mm
- 1 spool (use about 20") #47-405-26 Copper Jewelry Wire, 26ga, Round, 315' spool
- 1 pair #34-063-41 Bronze Niobium Earring Hook Findings
- 1 gross (use 2 pieces) #33-961 Clear Rubber Earring Backs, Wire Keeper
Tools
- #69-380 Tapered Flush Cutter
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