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on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“Thanks you all!! Yes, Nancy, that was your pendant. I had it for awhile…” read »
on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“Jane has cleverly presented a super colorful piece. I had that very same pendant and perhaps…” read »
on “Low Tide Earrings”:“Unfortunately, these do not come in gold.…” read »
on “Heishi Hoops”:“really cute! Love the heishi!…” read »
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“Do these come in gold…” read »
on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“Nice piece Jane. I enjoy all the colorful accents, but especially how you used the…” read »
on “Interlocked Rings Earrings”:“Rings are in! Nice way to brush up on our skills or learn to do…” read »
- on “Fern Hoop Earrings”:
“Absolutely Awesome! The description says the links are plated, so I'm a bit confused. …” read »
- on “Shell Cove Earrings”:
“Love the combo of the Opal acetate (which looks like MOP), the shell links, and coconut--great…” read »
on “Heishi Hoops”:“My favorite style--the hoop ear wires are a blast to create with!…” read »
- on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:
“Beautiful way to frame the Abalone acetate leaves! The fancy ear posts make this extra…” read »
on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:“Thanks Pam!…” read »
on “Shell Cove Earrings”:“Another delightful pair of earrings! I must amend the fact that I love all 5…” read »
on “Heishi Hoops”:“Another fantastic earring! To be honest I love all 4 pairs.…” read »
- on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:
“These are my favorite earrings!…” read »
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“Thank you!…” read »
- on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:
“This is a beautiful eclectic necklace and earrings! I love it!…” read »
on “A Few More”:“That blue one has great appeal! Agree about the hula.…” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“Well most of my comment didn’t post. …” read »
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“LRC, actually 3 hairs…” read »
on “A Few More”:“Interesting collection with great components. I especially like the blue pendant. It looks like…” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“Wonderful color and an absolutely beautiful design! What size brush did you use... one with…” read »
- on “New and Old Stuff”:
“Love those vintage beads. They look right at home in this bright and cheerful design.…” read »
on “Green dream”:“Wow! I have to agree with all of the above. This is a fabulous…” read »
on “Second piece from Nancy”:“Wow! I love the design and the beads are lovely.very organic…” read »
on “Green dream”:“Thanks, everyone, for your kind words.…” read »
on “Green dream”:“I agree with what everyone else has said. I have tried chain maille on a…” read »
on “Green dream”:“Exquisite! The chainmaille is really wonderful and the green seed beads really add charm to it.…” read »
- on “Green dream”:
“Great piece!! I also admire anyone that can accomplish chainmaille work like you have. My hands…” read »
on “Green dream”:“This is beautiful chainmaille work. My arthritic fingers salute you! The chain pattern with the green…” read »
- on “Green dream”:
“Beautiful work! I love how the little seeds flair out on the sides creating the…” read »
on “New and Old Stuff”:“Thanks you all for your comments!! Yes, Crystal, those are the marigold wood beads. I like…” read »
on “Sunburst Chandelier Earrings”:“These earrings are stunning. The seaglass bicones light up next to the capiz shell.…” read »
- on “A Few More”:
“I like all of these designs, especially what you did with the gold focal piece.…” read »
on “New and Old Stuff”:“I do like those vintage end of day beads. This version really compliments them.…” read »
- on “The hills are alive🎼”:
“These earrings are beautifully done. The alcohol inks give your detailed mini masterpieces a luminous quality.…” read »
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“Awesome degine..https://erijewelry.com/…” read »
- on “New and Old Stuff”:
“The vintage Czech beads have much more impact lined up--they are so colorful--hope you got bunches…” read »
on “African sunset”:“I'm diggin' the tribal vibe! Love the brass element.…” read »
- on “A Few More”:
“Nice pieces Jane. I like how you highlighted the woven focal with the drop extension.…” 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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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 #
TerribleFishArtworksMsu says:Made a pair of these for my daughter for Christmas and she LOVED them!! I’ll be making a pair for me, too!
On Jan 10, 2014 at 2:07 am #
M Soto says:sweeeet!I am going to make them, love all your designs.
On Apr 18, 2014 at 9:08 am #
C Eichelberger says:I love these…I am trying to get into making jewelry…I look at the patterns have the materials…but then I freeze, and go do something else. I need to do this…I do love the results, I love to wear jewelry…I love people to sell my jewelry….what is the secret?
On Apr 18, 2014 at 11:35 am #
sorensen4608 says:What a great website. I love beads. I could look for hours at them. My husband gets a little mad when I ask him to take me to the bead store, but I win out in the end.