Fir Tree Earrings Instructions
Fir Tree by FusionBeads.com
Approximate finished length: 1.5 inches Beads and other products needed for one pair of earrings: 1 - Size 11 Semi-Glazed Opaque Olive Round Japanese Seed Beads by Toho - 2601F (SB7183) 1 - Size 11 Duracoat Opaque Dyed Light Khaki Green Round Japanese Seed Beads by Miyuki – 4473 (SB7457) 1 - Size 11 Semi-Glazed Opaque Lemongrass Round Japanese Seed Beads by Toho - 2600F (SB7182) 2 - 6mm Crystal Golden Shadow Swarovski Crystal Bicone Pendant – 6328 (SC9709) 2 - Brass Large Drop Wire Frame by Nunn Design - Antique Gold - 51mm (PE9193) 1 - Base Metal French Ear Wire with 1.5mm Ball End - Gold - 11mm (BM3093) 10 feet - Round Artistic Wire - Tarnish Resistant Brass - 26 gauge (AW2156) Tools needed to complete the earrings: Chain nose pliers Wire cutters Beading Techniques needed to complete the earrings: Filling in a Component Attaching an Ear Wire
Photography, text and jewelry design © 2017 Fusion Beads, Inc.
Instructions to complete “Fir Tree” earrings:
Step 1 Anchor a 6-inch length of wire to one side of one component near the lower curve. Hold the component and an inch of the wire (tail) in one hand. With your other hand, lay the wire over the top of the component. Bring the wire behind the component and pull it up through the middle of the component. Repeat once more so the wire is anchored to the component with two wraps. Step 2 String the following beads onto the wire: Row 1: 5 – olive seed beads 1 – golden shadow bicone pendant 5 – olive seed beads Step 3 Push all the beads toward the anchor so that they fit snugly inside the component. Anchor the wire on the opposite side of the component. Trim the wire and tail. Step 4 Repeat Steps 1 – 3 using these beads in the following sequence, anchoring each new wire close to the previous row of beads below it: Row 2: 11 – olive seed beads Row 3: 11 – light khaki seed beads Row 4: 10 – lemongrass seed beads Row 5: 10 – light khaki seed beads Row 6: 9 – olive seed beads Row 7: 8 – olive seed beads Row 8: 7 – olive seed beads Row 9: 7 – light khaki seed beads Row 10: 6 – olive seed beads Row 11: 5 – olive seed beads Row 12: 4 – lemongrass seed beads Row 13: 4 – olive seed beads Row 14: 3 – olive seed beads Row 15: 2 – olive seed beads Row 16: 1 – olive seed bead Step 5 Using chain nose pliers, open the loop on one ear wire (see Attaching an Ear Wire Technique). Attach it to the loop at the top of the component. Close the loop. Step 6 Repeat Steps 1 – 5 for the second earring.
For step-by-step photos and instructions on these and other techniques, visit FusionBeads.com and select Beading Techniques from the top navigation bar. You’ll find more Inspiration jewelry ideas at FusionBeads.com!
Photography, text and jewelry design © 2017 Fusion Beads, Inc.
Approximate finished length: 1.5 inches Beads and other products needed for one pair of earrings: 1 - Size 11 Semi-Glazed Opaque Olive Round Japanese Seed Beads by Toho - 2601F (SB7183) 1 - Size 11 Duracoat Opaque Dyed Light Khaki Green Round Japanese Seed Beads by Miyuki – 4473 (SB7457) 1 - Size 11 Semi-Glazed Opaque Lemongrass Round Japanese Seed Beads by Toho - 2600F (SB7182) 2 - 6mm Crystal Golden Shadow Swarovski Crystal Bicone Pendant – 6328 (SC9709) 2 - Brass Large Drop Wire Frame by Nunn Design - Antique Gold - 51mm (PE9193) 1 - Base Metal French Ear Wire with 1.5mm Ball End - Gold - 11mm (BM3093) 10 feet - Round Artistic Wire - Tarnish Resistant Brass - 26 gauge (AW2156) Tools needed to complete the earrings: Chain nose pliers Wire cutters Beading Techniques needed to complete the earrings: Filling in a Component Attaching an Ear Wire
Photography, text and jewelry design © 2017 Fusion Beads, Inc.
Instructions to complete “Fir Tree” earrings:
Step 1 Anchor a 6-inch length of wire to one side of one component near the lower curve. Hold the component and an inch of the wire (tail) in one hand. With your other hand, lay the wire over the top of the component. Bring the wire behind the component and pull it up through the middle of the component. Repeat once more so the wire is anchored to the component with two wraps. Step 2 String the following beads onto the wire: Row 1: 5 – olive seed beads 1 – golden shadow bicone pendant 5 – olive seed beads Step 3 Push all the beads toward the anchor so that they fit snugly inside the component. Anchor the wire on the opposite side of the component. Trim the wire and tail. Step 4 Repeat Steps 1 – 3 using these beads in the following sequence, anchoring each new wire close to the previous row of beads below it: Row 2: 11 – olive seed beads Row 3: 11 – light khaki seed beads Row 4: 10 – lemongrass seed beads Row 5: 10 – light khaki seed beads Row 6: 9 – olive seed beads Row 7: 8 – olive seed beads Row 8: 7 – olive seed beads Row 9: 7 – light khaki seed beads Row 10: 6 – olive seed beads Row 11: 5 – olive seed beads Row 12: 4 – lemongrass seed beads Row 13: 4 – olive seed beads Row 14: 3 – olive seed beads Row 15: 2 – olive seed beads Row 16: 1 – olive seed bead Step 5 Using chain nose pliers, open the loop on one ear wire (see Attaching an Ear Wire Technique). Attach it to the loop at the top of the component. Close the loop. Step 6 Repeat Steps 1 – 5 for the second earring.
For step-by-step photos and instructions on these and other techniques, visit FusionBeads.com and select Beading Techniques from the top navigation bar. You’ll find more Inspiration jewelry ideas at FusionBeads.com!
Photography, text and jewelry design © 2017 Fusion Beads, Inc.
