Materials:
BB-599: Miyuki Berry Bead Opaque Antique Rose Luster - 1 tube
TW2012-2035: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Matte Metallic Khaki Iris - 1 tube
11-2037: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Matte Opaque Antique Rose - 1 tube
8-2031: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Matte Metallic Sage Green Luster - 1 tube
CLBD-RS: C-Lon Rose Thread Size D - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
191-100-S: Sterling Silver Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces
505-017: Rainbow Bird Embroidery Scissors
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1. Cut 2.5-3 feet of C-Lon size D beading thread. String one Miyuki size 8 seed bead (8/0) and one Miyuki Berry Bead (BB). Add one more 8/0 and BB for a total of four beads.
2. Pass through the first 8/0 bead to form a loop.
3. Pass through all four beads again to reinforce. Continue through the next two beads and exit the bottom 8/0 bead .
4. String one BB, one 8/0, and one BB. Cross back through the bottom 8/0 from the first section to form a second loop.
5. Pull tight to secure, the beads should now resemble a figure 8.
6. Moving clockwise, pass up through the next two beads exiting the top 8/0.
7. String seven Miyuki size 11 seed beads (11/0). Cross back through the 8/0 to form a loop.
8. Pass through the 11/0 beads again to reinforce. Follow the existing thread path and travel down the length of the earring, exiting the bottom 8/0 bead.
9. String two 11/0 beads, one Miyuki Twisted Bugle 2x12mm (TW2012) and one 11/0 bead.
10. String ten BB.
11. String one 11/0, one TW2012, and two 11/0 beads. Cross back through the bottom 8/0 bead to form a teardrop loop.
12. Pass through all the newly added beads to reinforce the teardrop. After exiting the bottom 8/0 move counterclockwise up through the next two beads.
13. With the thread exiting the center 8/0 string three 11/0 beads, one TW2012, and one 11/0.
14. String twenty two BB.
15. String one 11/0, one TW2012, and three 11/0 beads. Cross through the center 8/0 creating a second teardrop.
16. Pass through the entire second teardrop again to reinforce. Continue through the center 8/0 and follow the thread path, down through the next two beads, and into the first teardrop.
17. Continue down through the beads in the first teardrop to secure the thread.
18. Trim any loose threads and attach earwire to the 11/0 loop.
Colorways:
Cumulus
Materials:
BB-269: Miyuki Berry Bead Glacier Blue Lined Crystal AB - 1 tube
TW2012-260: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Tr Aqua AB - 1 tube
11-413F: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Matte Opaque Turquoise Blue - 1 tube
8-148FR: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Matte Transparent Aqua AB - 1 tube
CLBD-WH: C-Lon White Beading Thread Size D - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
191-100-S: Sterling Silver Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces
Dew Point
Materials:
BB-2440: Miyuki Berry Bead Transparent Gray Rainbow Luster - 1 tube
TW2012-1707: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Dyed Tr Seafoam - 1 tube
11-546: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Dusty Mauve Ceylon - 1 tube
8-146FR: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Matte Transparent Green AB - 1 tube
CLBD-DG: C-Lon Dark Green Beading Thread Size D - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
191-100-G: Gold-Filled Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces
Dust Storm
Materials:
BB-2005: Miyuki Berry Bead Matte Metallic Dark Raspberry Iris - 1 tube
TW2012-401FR: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Matte Black AB - 1 tube
11-466: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Metallic Dark Raspberry Gold Luster - 1 tube
8-1253: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Matte Metallic Royal Blue - 1 tube
CLBD-RO: C-Lon Royal Blue Beading Thread Size D - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
191-100-G: Gold-Filled Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces
Flurry
Materials:
BB-160: Miyuki Berry Bead Crystal Luster - 1 tube
TW2012-1710: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Dyed Tr Montana - 1 tube
11-284: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead White Lined Crystal AB - 1 tube
8-152FR: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Matte Transparent Gray AB - 1 tube
CLBD-WH: C-Lon White Beading Thread Size D - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
191-100-S: Sterling Silver Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces
Jet Stream
Materials:
BB-462: Miyuki Berry Bead Metallic Gold Iris - 1 tube
TW2012-1721: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Dyed Tr Dk Purple - 1 tube
11-462: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Metallic Gold Iris - 1 tube
8-4490: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Duracoat Opaque Anemone - 1 tube
CLBD-PU: C-Lon Purple Beading Thread Size D - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
191-100-G: Gold-Filled Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces
Overcast
Materials:
BB-190: Miyuki Berry Bead Nickel Plated - 1 tube
TW2012-190: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Nickel Plated - 1 tube
11-190F: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Matte Nickel Plated - 1 tube
8-190F: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Matte Nickel Plated - 1 tube
CLBD-BK: C-Lon Black Beading Thread Size D - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
191-100-S: Sterling Silver Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces
Sunset
Materials:
BB-2441: Miyuki Berry Bead Cinnamon Gold Luster - 1 tube
TW2012-193: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle 24kt Light Gold Plated - 1 tube
11-2035: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Matte Metallic Khaki Iris - 1 tube
8-193: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead 24kt Light Gold Plated - 1 tube
CLBD-AS: C-Lon Ash Beading Thread Size D - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
191-100-G: Gold-Filled Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces
Vortex
Materials:
BB-455: Miyuki Berry Bead Variegated Blue Iris - 1 tube
TW2012-1716: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Dyed Tr Cranberry - 1 tube
11-401FR: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Matte Black AB - 1 tube
8-2040: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Matte Metallic Brick Red - 1 tube
CLBD-R: C-Lon Red Beading Thread Size D - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
191-100-G: Gold-Filled Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces
Warm Front
Materials:
BB-599: Miyuki Berry Bead Opaque Antique Rose Luster - 1 tube
TW2012-2035: Miyuki 2x12mm Twisted Bugle Matte Met Khaki Iris - 1 tube
11-2037: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Matte Opaque Antique Rose - 1 tube
8-2031: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Matte Metallic Sage Green Luster - 1 tube
CLBD-RS: C-Lon Rose Thread Size D - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
191-100-S: Sterling Silver Earwire with Loop - 2 pieces