Materials:
LDP-2035: Miyuki Long Drop Matte Metallic Khaki Iris - 1 tube
29-0802: Swarovski 8mm Bordeaux Crystal Pearl - 2 pieces
29-1002: Swarovski 10mm Bordeaux Crystal Pearl - 2 pieces
CLBD-OL: C-Lon Olive Size D Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
191-040-G: Gold-Filled 22 gauge 2inch Headpins - 2 pieces
191-018-G: Gold-Filled Earwire with Small Ball - 2 pieces
505-016: Gold Bird Embroidery Scissor
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For basic instructions please visit our tubular brick stitch instruction page.
1. Cut a 24 inch length of C-Lon size D beading thread. String six Miyuki Long Drop beads (LDP). Slide the beads to the far end of the thread, leaving a tail of approximately six inches.
2. Moving from left to right pass back through the second to last LDP bead added (on the needle end).
3. Pull to secure, bringing the last two beads together. This begins ladder stitch.
4. Pass back through the next LDP to continue ladder stitch
5. Pull tight to secure.
6. Continue ladder stitch until all six beads are joined together.
7. Pass down through the first LDP and back up the last. This joins the beads together, making a closed ring.
8. Begin tubular Brick stitch by stringing two LDP beads.
9. Pass the needle under the thread bridge to the right.
10. Pull thread to secure. The newly added LDP beads will sit on top of the beads in row one.
11. Pass up through the second LDP bead in row two.
12. String one LDP bead and pass the needle under the thread bridge to the right.
13. Pass up through the newly added LDP bead.
14. Repeat step 12 to add the fourth LDP bead.
15. Repeat step 13.
16. Repeat steps 12 and 13 until there are six LDP beads in row two.
17. Pass down through the LDP to the right to join the first and last beads in row two
18. Pass the needle under the thread bridge between the LDP beads in row one.
19. Pass up through the first LDP bead in row two.
20. Pass down through the next bead to the right in row two, and continue down through the nearest LDP in row one. Pass up through the next bead to the right in row one, and continue up through the next LDP in row two. Continue around the beaded ruffle in this way.
21. Once secured, trim thread tails.
22. Stack a 12mm Swarovski pearl, the beaded ruffle, and a 10mm Swarovski pearl onto a two inch headpin.
24. Attach the earwire to the loop, completing the earring.
Colorways:
Batik
Materials:
LDP-454: Miyuki Long Drop Metallic Dark Plum Iris - 1 tube
29-0836: Swarovski 8mm Jade Crystal Pearl - 2 pieces
29-1036: Swarovski 10mm Jade Crystal Pearl - 2 pieces
CLBD-PU: C-Lon Purple Size D Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
191-040-G: Gold-Filled 22 gauge 2inch Headpins - 2 pieces
191-018-G: Gold-Filled Earwire with Small Ball - 2 pieces
Brocade
Materials:
LDP-462: Miyuki Long Drop Metallic Gold Iris - 1 tube
29-0803: Swarovski 8mm Bright Gold Crystal Pearl - 2 pieces
29-1003: Swarovski 10mm Bright Gold Crystal Pearl - 2 pieces
CLBD-T: C-Lon Tan Size D Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
191-040-G: Gold-Filled 22 gauge 2inch Headpins - 2 pieces
191-018-G: Gold-Filled Earwire with Small Ball - 2 pieces
Cashmere
Materials:
LDP-2134F: Miyuki Long Drop Matte Sea Glass Green AB - 1 tube
29-0820: Swarovski 8mm Mauve Crystal Pearl - 2 pieces
29-1020: Swarovski 10mm Mauve Crystal Pearl - 2 pieces
CLBD-SFG: C-Lon Sea Foam Green Size D Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
191-040-S: Sterling Silver 22 gauge 2inch Headpins - 2 pieces
191-018-S: Sterling Silver Earwire with Small Ball - 2 pieces
Chiffon
Materials:
LDP-2133F: Miyuki Long Drop Bead Matte Tr Peach AB - 1 tube
29-0808: Swarovski 8mm Lt Creamrose Crystal Pearl - 2 pieces
29-1008: Swarovski 10mm Lt Creamrose Crystal Pearl - 2 pieces
CLBD-RS: C-Lon Rose Size D Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
191-040-S: Sterling Silver 22 gauge 2inch Headpins - 2 pieces
191-018-S: Sterling Silver Earwire with Small Ball - 2 pieces
Denim
Materials:
LDP-4202F: Miyuki Long Drop Duracoat Galvanized Matte Gold - 1 tube
29-0834: Swarovski 8mm Dark Lapis Crystal Pearl - 2 pieces
29-1034: Swarovski 10mm Dark Lapis Crystal Pearl - 2 pieces
CLBD-GO: C-Lon Gold Size D Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
191-040-G: Gold-Filled 22 gauge 2inch Headpins - 2 pieces
191-018-G: Gold-Filled Earwire with Small Ball - 2 pieces
Flannel
Materials:
LDP-2035: Miyuki Long Drop Matte Metallic Khaki Iris - 1 tube
29-0802: Swarovski 8mm Bordeaux Crystal Pearl - 2 pieces
29-1002: Swarovski 10mm Bordeaux Crystal Pearl - 2 pieces
CLBD-OL: C-Lon Olive Size D Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
191-040-G: Gold-Filled 22 gauge 2inch Headpins - 2 pieces
191-018-G: Gold-Filled Earwire with Small Ball - 2 pieces
Seersucker
Materials:
LDP-160: Miyuki Long Drop Crystal Luster - 1 tube
29-0817: Swarovski 8mm Lt Blue Crystal Pearl - 2 pieces
29-1017: Swarovski 10mm Lt Blue Crystal Pearl - 2 pieces
CLBD-WH: C-Lon White Size D Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
191-040-S: Sterling Silver 22 gauge 2inch Headpins - 2 pieces
191-018-S: Sterling Silver Earwire with Small Ball - 2 pieces
Taffeta
Materials:
LDP-2135F: Miyuki Long Drop Matte Tr Lt Sapphire AB - 1 tube
29-0826: Swarovski 8mm Powder Rose Crystal Pearl - 2 pieces
29-1026: Swarovski 10mm Powder Rose Crystal Pearl - 2 pieces
CLBD-LB: C-Lon Light Blue Size D Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
191-040-S: Sterling Silver 22 gauge 2inch Headpins - 2 pieces
191-018-S: Sterling Silver Earwire with Small Ball - 2 pieces