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on “Prince Moai”:“Thanks guys! When I have such amazing gems it's hard not to share with Jimmy. Thanks…” read »
on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I went to HD yesterday and the folks in the tools section told me the key…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. For those looking for the dark wire, the same company that…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Oh my...I want them.…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Thank you!.. Yes Ann the ring is worked in a spiral.…” read »
on “Rock and Roll Earrings”:“Are there instructions I am missing?…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Gorgeous earrings; gorgeous flowers! Thanks for sharing both.…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Very pretty!…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This is a piece one can wear from day to night, very beautiful!…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda the ring is cute, did you a spiral worked in to your ring?…” read »
on “Garden Droplets”:“Love it....You always inspire me, Ali !…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda you are such a skilled artist. Love those bracelets....Teal is such a happy color.…” read »
- on “a taste of honey”:
“Gorgeous Doktor! My kind of colors.…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ooops! I meant, Thank you all!…” read »
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“Thanks you!....…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“The copper, the stones--love it all. Lovely, dramatic design.…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Great set. Jimmy's a lucky moai.…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Love it! Exquisite beads.…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“These pieces are just stunning!!!!! Love looking at the lovely projects beaders have done..it is…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“You could always start learning etching! I find that 16g through 20g copper makes some of…” read »
on “Violet Tendril Earrings”:“Wonderful use of the sari silk ribbons! Love the earrings! I'm so glad lucite is not…” read »
on “Lovely Impression”:“KO thread is used without a needle because of the stiffness of it. At Lima beads…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks Lynda and Kate!
I'll take a closer look at Swellegant.
Lynda, thank you for the…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Great looking pieces Jimmy is wearing. The nuggets are gorgeous.
…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“I have a huge crush on Jimmy too and he loves wearing all the blink. LOL…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Hi, Mary. There are other ways to get the oxidized look without the smell of…” read »
on “Simply Crystal”:“Wow! Simply gorgeous!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Mary S-- You could try using Swellegant instead of LOS. These are slightly acidic and shouldn't…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Wow! Blown away. Thanks for all the pics. Wow!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Great earrings. Can't wait to see what you do with the 16g.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Wanda, I really like this. Love the Butterfly theme and admire all the hard work…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Please let Jimmy know that he is my first on-line crush. Love a guy who…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Thank you all. Let me share with you, brass is the hardest metal I have worked…” read »
Floating Flower Earrings
About this design:
These cute little lucite flowers were just begging to be used in earrings. The TOHO Magatama seed beads worked out great for the center of the flowers as well as seed charms because of the organic shape and small size. The earrings are so lightweight too - you can get the long dangle look without pulling on your ears too much.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- 4 Matte Topaz Lucite Daisy 3x10mm
- 2 Matte Emerald Lucite Daisy 3x10mm
- 2 Matte Montana Blue Lucite Daisy 3x10mm
- 2 Matte Aqua Lucite Daisy 3x10mm
- 2 Antique Brass (plate) Plain w/ Ring Leverback
- 8 2" lengths of Artistic Wire Olive 22 gauge 8 Antique Brass (plated) Head Pin 2", 21g
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Your are essentially creating a series of wire wrapped links. I first create the top loop, then strung on the flower; then strung on the seed bead; continuing down until 4 have been linked together. See Tip: Make a Wire Wrapped Bead Link |
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Step 2: I added three charms on the bottom: one charm at the bottom of the first link, one charm at the bottom of the third link and one on the opposite side to the first link's charm. These charms add nice movement and interest to the earrings. Now you are set to secure the floating flowers to your leverbacks. See Tip: Wire Wrap a Charm |
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| Package of 10 | $0.60 |
| Package of 2 | $0.30 |
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| Package of 2 | $0.30 |
| 15 yd. spool | $3.40 |
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On Jul 07, 2011 at 2:20 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:These are cute! Thanks for the step by step instructions and listing of the products.
On Jul 08, 2011 at 3:42 am #
Little Round Chick says:Love your earring design! How long are they? They look like shoulder dusters.
On Jul 08, 2011 at 9:15 am #
NY Bella says:Love, love these!
On Jul 08, 2011 at 7:52 pm #
Lynn g says:These are so cool!!!
On Jul 08, 2011 at 8:58 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:These are lovely!
On Jul 09, 2011 at 8:28 am #
Aurika B says:Cool!!!
On Jul 18, 2011 at 8:18 pm #
shimmer chick says:these are beautiful… and so creative!!! <3
On Jul 18, 2011 at 8:26 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:So darling!
On Aug 23, 2012 at 6:08 am #
R McCaster-Brown says:Absolutely wonderful
On Nov 22, 2012 at 5:29 pm #
Happy Lab says:Making them this weekend. Thanks for the design.
On Nov 22, 2012 at 7:47 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Beautiful!!!
On Jan 05, 2013 at 6:10 pm #
Marysu B says:Made a pair of these for my daughter for Christmas and she LOVED them!! I’ll be making a pair for me, too!