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Flamenco

Project Info:

Level: All Levels

Estimated time: 3-4 Hours

By Linnea Lortsher

The Flamenco, a solo dance with expressive arm movements and percussive foot strikes, is an emotionally powerful dance with a proud, rich tradition in Spain and around the world. From profound ballads to exuberant love songs, Flamenco always tells a story. Capture the rhythm with our Flamenco Earrings, featuring hues of orchid and deep purple accented with gleaming copper.

In the tradition of some of the earliest Beadshop projects, we chose to release The Dancer as a video-only tutorial, with no accompanying handout. We felt that this project was easiest to demonstrate “in person” and that photos wouldn’t be as direct. We know that your time is valuable, so we kept the video short, under 20 minutes. Also, we understand that some beaders prefer to choose their own colors. With that in mind, here is the “Project Recipe” for The Dancer Earrings, so you can choreograph your own creations. Find the step by step video by clicking on the “Video” tab above, and have fun!

You will need:

2 toggle loop components
2 ear wires
1 tube 8/0 seed beads
1 tube 11/0 seed beads
1 strand 3mm fire polish beads
Beading thread: We use and recommend Hana or KO Beading Thread
Size 10 or 12 Beading needle

Additional tools required: Thread Snips, Tape Measure, Chain Nose Pliers

Flamenco

Leafy Loop- Antique Copper

Connectors

$2.00 USD

8-460 Metallic Dark Raspberry

Miyuki Seed Beads- 8/0

$7.50 USD

11-4206 Duracoat Galvanized Muscat

Miyuki Seed Beads- 11/0

$4.25 USD

Apricot- KO Thread

KO Thread

$4.95 USD

Niobium Ear Wires- Antique Copper Finish with 3mm Copper Bead (1 pair)

Ear Wires

$2.95 USD

English Beading Needles, Size 10- 4 Pack

Needles

$3.25 USD

Eurotool Chain Nose Plier

Tools

$12.95 USD

Project Map

This project is also available as a kit.

 

 

Phase 1: Tie beading thread onto loop component and begin circular brick stitch with 8/0 beads around toggle loop. You should have 16 beads.

Phase 2:Begin second row with one 11/0 and one fire polish bead. Alternate between 11/0 and fire polish beads and stitch all the way around the base row. You should have 11 fire polish beads and 12 11/0 seed beads.

Phase 3: Begin with two 11/0 seed beads and then follow the pattern: One 8/0, one 11/0, one 11/0, one 8/0, one 11/0, one 11/0, repeat all the way to the end of the second row. You should have 11 8/0 seed beads.

Phase 4: [not pictured] Weave in ends, trim thread, and attach ear wire. Wear and enjoy!