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on “Pablo”:“Almost forgot, did you draw "free hand" a copy of the picasso painting you have on…” read »
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on “Kinda Wacky”:“Jane, it's very eclectic and I love it. I love those connectors! Fun and…” read »
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on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:“Ahhh-mazing! This necklace is stunning. The colors and beads are so cohesive. This would…” read »
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on “Follow the Sun Necklace”:“What a wonderful group of necklaces. Nice work.…” read »
on “Citrus Blossom Bracelet”:“Wow. I love your bracelets. The recycled glass flowers are great. And the necklace is adorable.…” read »
on “At The Water’s Edge”:“Linhasita wax cord is the only I use. They have hundreds of colors and sizes. I…” read »
on “At The Water’s Edge”:“Thanks for the tip Robin. I'll also check online for the Linhasita cording. Using…” read »
on “Brass Christmas tree ornaments”:“These look great. Please post what you end up doing with them. I'd love to see…” read »
on “At The Water’s Edge”:“Thanks for that info Robin. I'm going to have to search for that. Never even heard…” read »
on “Brass Christmas tree ornaments”:“Christmas in the Spring. Nice!…” read »
on “Kinda Wacky”:“Glad to see you are feeling better and back to creating your pieces. You've got some…” read »
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on “Kinda Wacky”:“Jane, I think the acetate connector works great as a bracelet focal. I've also been…” read »
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“Such nice comments--Thank you very much! It was encouraging to read all your kind…” read »
on “Follow the Sun Necklace”:“These three play so well together! A great way to incorporate your new African beads…” read »
on “At The Water’s Edge”:“What beachy glamour! Love the touch of pink silk.…” read »
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“I wouldn't call this wacky. Personally I think it is creative. I personally would…” read »
on “At The Water’s Edge”:“This just fantastic! Everting works so well together, to create a very beachy bracelet. You know…” read »
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“Another CC beauty. I agree with Deb-I really like the way the white strand ties everything…” read »
on “At The Water’s Edge”:“WOW!! I totally love love love this Crystal. You know how much I love beach themed…” read »
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“Wow Crystal. What a work of art this bracelet is. I like the silk. It adds…” read »
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“I love everything in your bracelet! The colors are gorgeous for the beach look.…” read »
on “At The Water’s Edge”:“Crystal, I love this bracelet!!!! All of it! The coral silk and the coral…” read »
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Tibetan Earring Ideas
About this design:
I love making "simple" earrings out of small, interesting focal pieces.
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Tibet Coin Earrings - Make 2 wire wrapped bead charms using Tibetan cathedral coins, TierraCast coiled heishi, and 2 head pins. See Tip: Wire Wrap a Charm |
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Step 2: Tibet Double Drop Earrings - Using at least a 2" headpin, string on a 3mm bead and a Tibetan teardrop. Then flip a teardrop around and string onto the head pin finishing with another 3mm bead. Wire wrap the top, making a charm and connect to ear wire. Repeat. See Tip: Wire Wrap a Charm |
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Step 3: Tibet Long Drop Earrings - Double over a 12" length of black waxed linen and tie a small overhand loop knot, this is where you will attach to the ear wire. Take both tail ends and string through the top of the Tibet long teardrop. Tie another overhand knot to secure and drop. Now double over a 6" length of black waxed linen and tie a slightly larger overhand loop knot. String on a couple coordinating Czech 4x5mm firepolished rondelles in deep reds onto the string tails. Tie overhand knots to secure. Take the loop from your Czech glass grouping and slip over the loop knot from the drop. Attach the loop from the drop to the ear wire. Repeat. |
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Step 4: Tibet Bead Chain Earrings - Decide the order you want your beads to be in and connect them together by making 2 wire wrapped bead links that you connect to each other while wrapping. Make a wire wrapped bead charm connecting to one of the links. Attach top link to the ear wire. Repeat. See Tip: Make a Wire Wrapped Bead Link See Tip: Wire Wrap a Charm |
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Step 5: Tibet Cone Drop Wrapped Earrings - Wrap 2-ply waxed linen around the front of the earwire near the loop for 1". Make a wire wrapped bead link using a 2" head pin and the drop. Attach to the earwire. Repeat. See Tip: Wire Wrap a Charm |
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Step 6: Turquoise Post Earrings - I had to make these wire wrapped charms a couple times ... I kept finishing them before connecting to the loop on the post! Make sure to check whatever post you are using to see if it as a open or a closed loop for attaching charms. See Tip: Wire Wrap a Charm |
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On Mar 31, 2016 at 6:04 pm #
RaggyDaggyDo says:Been looking forward to seeing these since the teaser on facebook. Simply Marvelous!
On Mar 31, 2016 at 8:55 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Adorable. My favorite is the Tibet bead chain.
On Mar 31, 2016 at 9:58 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Wonderful! Wunderbar! Muy bien! I love all of these earrings.
On Apr 01, 2016 at 1:49 am #
Little Round Chick says:Love the beads and the way you have used them.
On Apr 01, 2016 at 6:53 pm #
kye says:Beautiful! I love all those Tibetan beads. They look great as earrings.
On Apr 02, 2016 at 4:48 am #
pearlsandme aka Monica says:These remind me of a pair I had nearly 30 years ago…! And loved. I especially like that wrapped pair — so Ali, and such a fresh idea!
On Apr 02, 2016 at 1:59 pm #
Asia says:All beautiful Ali, love the ones with cone drop
On Apr 11, 2016 at 10:45 am #
Ali says:Thanks everyone! I think my favorite earrings are the wrapped cone drops and the bead chain ones.
On Jul 14, 2016 at 8:47 pm #
Granny Nancy says:I love the disc earrings and would like to replicate them for myself. If I like them, I’ll make a set to sell in my shop. but the Tibetan beads sell out so fast, I’ll have to work fast.
Actually I love ALL your earrings.
On Oct 29, 2020 at 4:32 pm #
doglover72 says:Ali, those are my favorites also! You took them one step further than I would have thought of myself. Thanks for the ideas!!