It’s always fun to find new and different ways to use supplies. And that’s especially true of using interestingly shaped beads.

I’ve had these Czech glass dagger beads in my stash for quite some time, and then the other day saw an idea for using them as dragonfly wings.

However, the design I saw used a single head pin running through the body and wings and I didn’t like the way this made the wings be uneven and offset from each other. So, as usual, I figured out my own way to do it. 🙂

As I mention in the video this project is one in which we get to break the rules of bead stringing, always fun!

Tools and Materials:

• 2 crystal roundels, approximately 10mm, for dragonfly heads
• 8 16mm x 5 mm Czech glass dagger beads
• 12 small seed beads, 10/0 or smaller
• 2 silver spacers
• 10 4mm crystal roundels
• 2 small round silver beads
• 2 ear wires
• 4  crimps
• bead stringing wire
• 2 wire protectors
• crimping pliers
• wire cutters
• chain nose pliers

Enjoy the video and happy creating!

Watch the Dragonfly Blue Earrings Video Tutorial at YouTube.

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