Materials:
TW2012-1711: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Dyed Tr Dk Cobalt - 1 tube
11-462: Miyuki 11/0 Metallic Gold Iris Seed Bead - 1 tube
8-462: Miyuki 8/0 Metallic Gold Iris Seed Bead - 1 tube
29-0436: Swarovski 4mm Jade Crystal Pearl - 4 pieces
288-025: Swarovski 8mm Blue Zircon Crystal Bicone - 2 pieces
191-100-G: Gold-Filled Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces
MNT-15: Miyuki Nutmeg Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
505-016: Gold Embroidery Scissor
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1. Begin with about 4ft of thread. String on one 2x12mm Miyuki Twisted Bugle (TW2012), one 4mm Swarovski Pearl (SP), one TW2012, one 8/0, one TW2012, one SP, one TW2012, and one 8/0.
2. Go back through the first TW2012 connecting the beginning of the the strand to the end.
3. Pull tight to secure. The beads should form a diamond shape. String through all the beads again to reinforce, ending after passing through an 8/0 bead.
4. Pick up one 8/0 bead and loop back through the first to begin a ladder stitch.
5. Go back into the newly added 8/0.
6. String on one TW2012 and one 8/0 bead. Bring the needle up and string through the TW2012 at the bottom right of the diamond.
7. Going from right to left continue through the beads at the bottom of the diamond. Exit the TW2012 just under the Swarovski pearl.
8. String on one 8/0 and one TW2012.
9. Pass through the lower 8/0 from the ladder stitched section. The left side should now mirror the right.
10. String through all four TW2012 and 8/0 beads in this bottom section and exit the lower 8/0 again.
11. With the thread coming out of the right side of the 8/0, string one 11/0, one 8mm Swarovski Bicone, and one 11/0.
12. Turn and string back up through the 8mm bicone. The bottom 11/0 will become a stopper bead.
13. Add one 11/0 and go back into the left side of the 8/0 creating a dangle.
14. String back through all the beads in the dangle until the thread is once again coming out of the right side of the 8/0.
15. Turn up into the next 8/0. Move clockwise through the diamond until you reach the 8/0 at the top.
16. String one 8/0 bead and ladder stitch it onto the 8/0 the thread is exiting.
17. Continue adding 8/0s with ladder stitch until there are five 8/0s in total.
18. Snake back down through the five 8/0s until the thread is exiting the right side of the bottom 8/0.
19. Continue through the TW2012 on the right, exiting just above the Swarovski pearl.
20. Pick up one 8/0 and one TW2012 and cross through the second 8/0 in the ladder stitched row.
21. Pick up one TW2012 and one 8/0. Turn down into the TW2012 on the left.
22. Going counter clockwise string through the TW2012 and 8/0 beads until the thread is exiting the TW2012 most recently added.
23. Pick up one 8/0 and one TW2012 and cross through the third 8/0 in the ladder stitched row.
24. Pick up one TW2012 and one 8/0. Turn down into the TW2012 on the right.
25. Going clockwise, string through the TW2012 and 8/0 beads until the thread is exiting the TW2012 most recently added.
26. Repeat steps 20 - 21 to add the next row.
27. Going counter clockwise string through the next three TW2012 and 8/0 beads. Exit the left side of the fourth 8/0 in the ladder stitched row.
28. Go up and into the fifth 8/0 in the ladder stitched row. You should now be at the top of the earring.
29. String on seven 11/0 beads.
30. Go back through the opposite side of the 8/0 bead to form a loop.
31. Reinforce the loop by stringing through all the 11/0 beads again then turn and go down into the next 8/0 bead.
32. Sew the thread back into the beads until secure then trim off any excess thread.
34. Repeat all steps to make second earring, attach earwires onto the beaded loops and enjoy!
Cordonbleu
Materials:
TW2012-261F: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Matte Tr Sapphire AB - 1 tube
11-4247: Miyuki 11/0 Duracoat S/L Dyed Peony Pink Seed Bead - 1 tube
8-4247: Miyuki 8/0 Duracoat S/L Dyed Peony Pink Seed Bead - 1 tube
29-0434: Swarovski 4mm Dark Lapis Crystal Pearl - 4 pieces
288-090: Swarovski 8mm Fuchsia Crystal Bicone - 2 pieces
191-100-S: Sterling Silver Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces
MNT-07: Miyuki Pink Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
Dacnis
Materials:
TW2012-1710: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Dyed Tr Montana - 1 tube
11-2318: Miyuki 11/0 Matte Op Olive Seed Bead - 1 tube
8-2318: Miyuki 8/0 Matte Op Olive Seed Bead - 1 tube
29-0422: Swarovski 4mm Night Blue Crystal Pearl - 4 pieces
288-205: Swarovski 8mm Montana Crystal Bicone - 2 pieces
191-100-G: Gold-Filled Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces
MNT-11: Miyuki Green Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
Dove
Materials:
TW2012-250F: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Matte Crystal AB - 1 tube
11-4558: Miyuki 11/0 Labrador Matte Seed Bead - 1 tube
8-4558: Miyuki 8/0 Labrador Matte Seed Bead - 1 tube
29-0416: Swarovski 4mm Lt Gray Crystal Pearl - 4 pieces
288-430: Swarovski 8mm White Opal Crystal Bicone - 2 pieces
191-100-S: Sterling Silver Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces
MNT-11: Miyuki Silver Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
Greenfinch
Materials:
TW2012-191: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle 24kt Gold Plated - 1 tube
11-1017: Miyuki 11/0 S/L Emerald AB Seed Bead - 1 tube
8-1017: Miyuki 8/0 Silverlined Emerald AB Seed Bead - 1 tube
29-0433: Swarovski 4mm Vintage Gold Crystal Pearl - 4 pieces
288-025: Swarovski 8mm Blue Zircon Crystal Bicone - 2 pieces
191-100-G: Gold-Filled Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces
MNT-05: Miyuki Gold Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
Ibis
Materials:
TW2012-2035: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Matte Met Khaki Iris - 1 tube
11-2040: Miyuki 11/0 Matte Metallic Brick Red Seed Bead - 1 tube
8-2040: Miyuki 8/0 Matte Metallic Brick Red Seed Bead - 1 tube
29-0444: Swarovski 4mm Red Coral Crystal Pearl - 4 pieces
288-455: Swarovski 8mm Scarlet Crystal Bicone - 2 pieces
191-100-G: Gold-Filled Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces
MNT-08: Miyuki Red Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
Swan
Materials:
TW2012-250: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Crystal AB - 1 tube
11-131SFR: Miyuki 11/0 SF Crystal AB Seed Bead - 1 tube
8-131FR: Miyuki 8/0 Matte Crystal AB Seed Bead - 1 tube
29-0430: Swarovski 4mm White Crystal Pearl - 4 pieces
288-061: Swarovski 8mm Crystal AB Bicone - 2 pieces
191-100-S: Sterling Silver Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces
MNT-01: Miyuki White Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
Tanager
Materials:
TW2012-1716: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Dyed Tr Cranberry - 1 tube
11-263: Miyuki 11/0 Sea Foam Lined Crystal AB Seed Bead - 1 tube
8-263: Miyuki 8/0 Sea Foam Lined Crystal AB Seed Bead - 1 tube
29-0402: Swarovski 4mm Bordeaux Crystal Pearl - 4 pieces
288-435: Swarovski 8mm Lt Turquoise Crystal Bicone - 2 pieces
191-100-S: Sterling Silver Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces
MNT-01: Miyuki White Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
Warbler
Materials:
TW2012-258F: Miyuki 2x12mm Tw Bugle Matte Tr Chartreuse AB - 1 tube
11-155FR: Miyuki 11/0 Matte Tr Lt Tea Rose AB Seed Bead - 1 tube
8-155FR: Miyuki 8/0 Matte Tr Lt Tea Rose AB Seed Bead - 1 tube
29-0426: Swarovski 4mm Powder Rose Crystal Pearl - 4 pieces
288-385: Swarovski 8mm Rose Water Opal Crystal Bicone - 2 pieces
191-100-S: Sterling Silver Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces
MNT-14: Miyuki Lt Pink Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
Woodnymph
Materials:
TW2012-1711: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Dyed Tr Dk Cobalt - 1 tube
11-462: Miyuki 11/0 Metallic Gold Iris Seed Bead - 1 tube
8-462: Miyuki 8/0 Metallic Gold Iris Seed Bead - 1 tube
29-0436: Swarovski 4mm Jade Crystal Pearl - 4 pieces
288-025: Swarovski 8mm Blue Zircon Crystal Bicone - 2 pieces
191-100-G: Gold-Filled Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces
MNT-15: Miyuki Nutmeg Nylon Beading Thread - 1 spool
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles