I’ve been seeing ear threads around for quite some time but never really paid much attention to them until I got a couple pairs for myself. Now, I’m in love. 🙂
I just love how simple they are to make and to wear. The way they work forces you to keep the design simple and yet they can still have a lot of swing and dangle.
If you want to learn a bit more about ear threads check out my Friday Findings video on the topic.
Another thing I love about ear threads is that you can change out the beads so easily you can customize a pair very quickly to match any outfit.
Enjoy the video and happy creating!
You can watch the Crystal Ear Thread Earrings Video Tutorial over at YouTube.
Materials:
- 2 3-inch sterling silver ear threads
- 4 6 mm pearls
- 2 11 mm x 8 mm teardrop shaped crystals
- 2 8 mm Swarovski crystal rondelle spacer beads
- 2 4 mm crystals
- 2 head pins
Tools:
- chain nose pliers
- round nose pliers & wire cutters (or the 1-Step Looper)
Directions:
- Onto a head pin slide a 4 mm crystal and a teardrop shaped crystal.
- Make a loop at the top and attach to the loop of an ear thread.
- Onto the ear thread slide a pearl, a crystal rondelle spacer, and another pearl.
- Repeat to make second earring.
Some day I want to see your bead stash. You must have thousands. This is a beautiful combination–almost antique, which I love.
Gosh, I’ve never counted them… don’t give me any ideas.
I’m planning to do a craft room tour some time soon. I’m just waiting on hubby to paint my cabinet doors.
After building the bookcases it took a year to get him to build the doors. I may have to offer/threaten to paint them myself. That’ll spur him to action. 😀