Project Info:

1 Tube Matte Black AB 8/0 Miyuki Seed Beads 8-401FR
1 Tube Pearl Ceylon 11/0 Miyuki Seed Beads 11-591
1 Strand 3mm Marsala Czech Glass
1 Spool Light Grey KO
1 Pkg Sterling Silver Earwires/3mm Bead
2 Silver Leafy Loop
1 Pkg 4-Pack Size 10 Beadsmith Seed Bead Needles

Level: All Levels

Estimated time: 3-4 Hours

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Project by: Linnea Lortsher
Sample by: Linnea Lortsher

With eyes facing demurely away from your partner, you face off to begin the dance… and these are the perfect earrings to begin celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks! In bright shades of red, white, and blue, Linnea has outdone herself once again with another pair of earrings in a dance motif to celebrate our country’s birthday!

Cotillion

8-401FR Matte Black AB

11-591 Ivory Pearl Ceylon

Light Grey- KO Thread

Sterling Silver Ear Wires w/ 3mm Bead (1 pair)

Leafy Loop- Antique Silver

English Beading Needles, Size 10- 4 Pack

8-591 Pearl Ceylon

Eurotool Chain Nose Plier

Project Map

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!