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- on “Setting a Beautiful Stone”:
“Wow, this is fantastic. It does look like a victorian-style heirloom piece.…” read »
on “Setting a Beautiful Stone”:“Wow! Looks like an original heirloom piece. Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Setting a Beautiful Stone”:
“Moogie, I would have never guessed your focal- it’s gorgeous!…” read »
on “Setting a Beautiful Stone”:“Beautiful work Moogie. Love all the components and the toggle. Very nice. Love the earrings also.…” read »
on “Le cœur Earrings”:“Love love love these earrings ! So simple yet so gorgeous. Will be making…” read »
on “Setting a Beautiful Stone”:“First, have to comment on your great photos! Love seeing all the great details in…” read »
- on “Alice”:
“Such imagination! Love all the little details to enjoy on this necklace...Alice would treasure it…” read »
on “Setting a Beautiful Stone”:“WOW!! This is stunning Moogie!! This is truly a work of art!!…” read »
- on “Setting a Beautiful Stone”:
“Moogie, this is beautiful. It very victorian and what is the focal? labradorite? it looks…” read »
- on “Alice”:
“oh my gosh! Beady, she is absolutely wonderful-Im smiling, smiling and smiling some more. Each little…” read »
on “Wire Wrapping Fun”:“Thanks so much everyone. I truly appreciate your input. Stingray, I don’t have much experience with…” read »
- on “Alice”:
“How wonderful is this!! I love everything about this necklace...you did a super job!!…” read »
- on “Sparkling Snow Necklace Set”:
“Lovely set Elaina. And fun to boot.…” read »
on “Frozen Tundra Necklace”:“Absolutely gorgeous. I could never make anything like that but someday I hope to have the…” read »
on “Wire Wrapping Fun”:“These are the type of wrapped pendants I LOVE. The wire is stunningly and gracefully wrapped…” read »
on “Moroccan Twilight Earrings”:“@FelineFriend I am having the same problem!…” read »
on “Re-Do”:“Too cute! Love the colors, especially the blue disc beads. They are discs aren't…” read »
- on “Re-Do”:
“This is adorable Jane! I love the colors and love those farfalle beads-whimsical and fun!…” read »
- on “Re-Do”:
“Delightful - flight of fancy. The colors are great - and all of the different beads…” read »
- on “Moonflower blooming at night”:
“Awesome necklace Robin!!! You have made a beautiful piece of jewelry. The bail you made is…” read »
- on “Moonflower blooming at night”:
“Just beautiful Robin. I love the beads and colors you chose for your necklace. This necklace…” read »
on “Log and Leaf”:“Gawjus!!!…” read »
- on “Bird Is The Word”:
“Jane, do NOT TOUCH that first bracelet!! It's fantastic!!!…” read »
- on “More of Nancy's Beads”:
“Pretty!…” read »
- on “More of Nancy's Beads”:
“Wonderful bracelets sweetjane. Love the way you use spacers and Heishi beads. And your curlicue and…” read »
- on “Moonflower”:
“Robin - Love having a beading buddy. This is so much fun. Too bad we're all…” read »
- on “Wire Wrapping Fun”:
“Super wirework! Nice choices for wrapping. The middle ones in each row are my…” read »
- on “More of Nancy's Beads”:
“Of course I love them all. I really have forgotten what I sent to you. And…” read »
- on “Moonflower”:
“I have no comprehension of what ya'll are talking about, but love the give and take…” read »
- on “Moonflower”:
“Beady- that is absolutely fabulous! I love that it looks like a time piece and…” read »
- on “More Earrings”:
“That first pair is excellent and the rest are really good, too. The designs and color…” read »
- on “Wire Wrapping Fun”:
“These are excellent, especially the copper ones(which I think are good without patina). I think patina…” read »
- on “Moonflower”:
“Robin, excellent beadwork; it works perfectly for the cab. And BLE, I love how your bail makes…” read »
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!!