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Brush Strokes Earrings
About this design:
These earrings are part of a series of earrings I have put together called "Non-Identical Twins". In this series, I explore how to make earrings match or go together without having to be identical. The goal with this pair was to show that really simple can pack a great punch of color and visual interest. Each earring represents the way I feel it would look if a single brush stroke could paint (1) the twilight sky as the sun sets on the ocean and (2) the reflection of the sun setting on the ocean with the twilight sky above.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- 36 total Czech Glass Faceted Rondelle 4x5mm - Summer Squash, Lilac, Turquoise Picasso
- 2 3" headpins
- 2 simple ear wires
Helpful Hints:
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Hint 1: The first earring I began with was with the "sky" (lilac) at the base. It is important when blending the colors from one theme (layer) to the next that you don't do so bluntly, but rather taper the color off along the headpin as you would in a brushstroke. See Tip: Wire Wrap a Charm |
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Hint 2: With the second earring, I wanted to turn the idea upside down, so I paired up the colors to exchange places. For example, I had summer squash take the place of lilac. This gave the earrings balance. See Tip: Wire Wrap a Charm |
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On Aug 18, 2011 at 6:24 pm #
g peak says:These are my favorites! I love the name of your series, perfectly suited!
On Oct 28, 2011 at 10:19 am #
Batticat says:Very pretty. I like the unusual color combo. I can’t wear them so long for my face shape. I would probably make them half the length. Thank you for the design.
On Oct 29, 2011 at 2:59 pm #
Ali says:I’m glad you like them. The same concept can definitely be employed in shorter earrings.
On Jan 02, 2012 at 8:44 pm #
Brian M says:These are awesome. Love the whold concept.
On Mar 13, 2012 at 5:38 pm #
J Bickel says:Can I get the beads here?? I love these.
On Jun 17, 2012 at 11:01 am #
Sonali says:Love how these colors have come together in the design. Turquoise beads are missing from the Product List for purchase…
On Jul 25, 2012 at 11:57 am #
Veronika M says:AAAAAAAA))))))))))))))))))))))))), how lovely!
On Oct 10, 2012 at 2:50 pm #
Medieval Momma says:Mmm me likey!
On Oct 10, 2012 at 9:49 pm #
PercyGirl says:I love the colors & the earring design. Great job!
On Mar 22, 2013 at 3:45 am #
Vivian says:…looks easy. How did you decide on the color placement? You must have a secret!
On Sep 18, 2013 at 8:48 pm #
kcwow87 says:I love these! I have a pair of Betsey Johnson earrings made this way. You have really inspired me to make my own. It’s off to Lima Beads I go!!!
On Oct 17, 2013 at 11:02 pm #
Robin Alayne says:Love these colors together. These beads are an amazing value
On Jul 08, 2015 at 2:42 pm #
S freels says:you inspired me to make these ;] they are features on limabeads front page <3
On Jun 24, 2017 at 9:01 am #
doglover72 says:Someone else also asked. How DO you decide on color combinations for your jewelry, especially when using seed beads like in these earrings? Where do you start?
On Oct 10, 2018 at 5:43 pm #
Granny Nancy says:I love these earrings. I’d mix it up with some AB sparkle Czechs as well.
On Oct 13, 2019 at 10:08 am #
glammaclaudia says:Beautiful! I love purple and turquoise together in anything! And I can picture the water and the sunset in your design.You captured it beautifully!