Long Drop Ruffle Earrings

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

Miyuki Long Drop bead ruffle earrings materials


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For basic instructions please visit our tubular brick stitch instruction page.

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings instructions

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.

Miyuki Long drop bead brick stitch ruffle earrings

2. Moving from left to right pass back through the second to last LDP bead added (on the needle end).

Miyuki Long drop bead diy brick stitch earrings

3. Pull to secure, bringing the last two beads together. This begins ladder stitch.

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings tutorial

4. Pass back through the next LDP to continue ladder stitch

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings diy

5. Pull tight to secure.

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings tutorial

6. Continue ladder stitch until all six beads are joined together.

Miyuki Long drop bead brick stitch instructions

7. Pass down through the first LDP and back up the last. This joins the beads together, making a closed ring.

Miyuki Long drop bead brick stitch tutorial

8. Begin tubular Brick stitch by stringing two LDP beads.

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings instructions

9. Pass the needle under the thread bridge to the right.

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings instructions

10. Pull thread to secure. The newly added LDP beads will sit on top of the beads in row one.

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings instructions

11. Pass up through the second LDP bead in row two.

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings instructions

12. String one LDP bead and pass the needle under the thread bridge to the right.

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings instructions

13. Pass up through the newly added LDP bead.

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings instructions

14. Repeat step 12 to add the fourth LDP bead.

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings instructions

15. Repeat step 13.

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings instructions

16. Repeat steps 12 and 13 until there are six LDP beads in row two.

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings instructions

17. Pass down through the LDP to the right to join the first and last beads in row two

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings instructions

18. Pass the needle under the thread bridge between the LDP beads in row one.

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings instructions

19. Pass up through the first LDP bead in row two.

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings instructions

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.

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings instructions

21. Once secured, trim thread tails.

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings instructions

22. Stack a 12mm Swarovski pearl, the beaded ruffle, and a 10mm Swarovski pearl onto a two inch headpin.

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings instructions

23. Make a wrapped loop with the headpin.

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings instructions

24. Attach the earwire to the loop, completing the earring.

Miyuki Long drop bead ruffle earrings instructions


Miyuki Long Drop Bead Ruffle Earrings


Colorways:

Batik
Miyuki Long Drop Bead Ruffle Earrings Batick

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
Miyuki Long Drop Bead Ruffle Earrings 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
Miyuki Long Drop Bead Ruffle Earrings 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
Miyuki Long Drop Bead Ruffle Earrings 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
Miyuki Long Drop Bead Ruffle Earrings 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
Miyuki Long Drop Bead Ruffle Earrings 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
Miyuki Long Drop Bead Ruffle Earrings 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
Miyuki Long Drop Bead Ruffle Earrings 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