A baker’s dozen bead dangles on each earring gives a lush, full feel to this pair.

Since we’re making so many bead dangles, I kept it easy with just simple loops, rather than wrapped loops.

I mixed metals with abandon in these earrings, using gold plated, brass and a variety of gold tone base metals.  This adds to the richness of the look.

Choosing several different shapes and textures of beads keeps it interesting. I love these blue/green lumpy dyed pearl beads, but you make sure to start your design with a pair of focals that speak to YOU. Then you’re sure to love the end result. 🙂

Happy creating!  Enjoy the video.

You can watch the Spring Greens Dangle Earrings Video Tutorial over at YouTube.

Materials:

• 2 ear wires
• 2 10mm fused wire rings
• 2 17mm pearl beads
• 8 4mm cube beads
• 8 3mmx4mm freshwater pearl beads
• 8 4mm clear crystal beads
• 8-12 4mm daisy spacers
• 8-12 2mm brass beads
• 2 decorative head pins
• 24 head pins

Tools:

• chain nose pliers
• round nose pliers
• wire cutters
• ruler

Directions:

1. Slide focal beads onto decorative head pins. Slide remaining beads, along with any spacers desired, onto head pins.
2. Use flush cut wire cutters to cut all head pins to 1/4-inch to 3/8-inch above last bead strung.  (Practice and experience will help you determine the best wire length and loop size for you.)
3. Use round nose pliers to make a simple loop on each head pin.
4. Open loops and add half of bead dangles onto each 10mm fused wire ring. Add loop of a focal bead to each fused 10mm wire ring.
5. Center focal beads between smaller bead dangles and attach an ear wire to empty space on each 10mm fused wire ring to complete earrings.

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