In my opinion it’s always fun to use our supplies in new and unexpected ways. Today’s earrings do just that. Seed beads are strung onto Nymo Nylon Beading thread and then several loops of these beads are dangled from bead cones.

I think it’s a fun and interesting look, especially if you like dangly earrings. Just add a few accents to the top and you’re done. If you haven’t seen my Bead Spinner video be sure to check that out, it can save you a lot of time.

Enjoy the video and happy creating!

You can watch the Loopy Dangles Earrings Video Tutorial over at YouTube.

Materials

• 120 inches bead thread, such as Nymo Nylon Beading thread
• seed beads, about 40 inches strung
• 2 bead cones
• 4 4mm accent beads
• 2 8mm crystal cubes
• 2 ear wires
• 2 eye pins

Tools

• Bead Spinner
• strong adhesive glue such as superglue or E6000
• round nose pliers
• chain nose pliers
• wire cutters
• 1-Step Looper (optional)

1. Leaving the bead stringing thread on the spool, string 20 inches of beads.
2. Separate out four inches of beads and cut thread so the four inches of beads are on a 12 to 14 inch length of thread.
3. Repeat until you you have five lengths of thread with 4 inches of beads on each.
4. Gather all the thread ends and tie into a knot around the loop of an eye pin. Tie again to secure and dab with strong glue. Allow glue to dry thoroughly before trimming the thread ends.
5. String eye pin through a bead cone, a 4mm bead,  an 8mm cube and a 4mm bead.
6. Using round nose pliers or One Step Loopers make a loop above last 4mm bead. Use chain nose pliers to open loop and attach ear wire.
7. Repeat to make second earring.

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