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Swing Drop Earrings Tutorial

As the old tune suggests, it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing of seed beads and gemstones! That's why designer Jenni Jones created the Swing Drop Earrings with materials from the March 2021 Best Bead Box such as Potomax Metal AVA Beads, Gemstone Round Beads 4mm, and Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0. Using a mixture of Brick Stitch, Square Stitch, and Ladder Stitch, you'll weave together a beaded pair of earrings along with a pendant if you so choose! Technique Learned: Brick Stitch, Square Stitch, Ladder Stitch

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Gemstones - Magnesite 'Turquoise' Round Beads 4mm Green

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  • Athenacast Jump Rings - Open 5mm 20g Premium Antique Copper Plated Brass | Pack of 144

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  • Athenacast Earwires Leverback - 18mm Premium Real Silver Plated Brass | Pack of 20 (10 pairs)

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 11/0

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  • Athenacast Metal AVA Beads - Premium Antique Copper | Pack of 10

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  • Pattern - Earring Projects/Swing Drop Earrings

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Swing Drop Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomax AVA® Beads - Antique Copper, 2 Pieces
  • Gemstone Round 4mm - Magnesite Turquoise, ~20 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Labrador Full, ~1 Gram
  • Jump Ring Open 20g 5mm - Antique Copper, 2 Pieces

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all materials listed above.
    Start with Ladder Stitch: Begin by creating a base with Ladder Stitch, transitioning into Brick Stitch to form the initial triangle.
    Add Rows of Beads: Incorporate two rows of Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0, connecting them with Square Stitch and adding a central Gemstone Round Bead 4mm.
    Attach to AVA Bead: Complete the beading by attaching the design to a Potomax Metal AVA Bead.
    Finish with Earwire: Add a leverback earwire to complete the earring. Repeat the process for the second earring.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    As the old tune suggests, it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing of seed beads and gemstones! That's why designer Jenni Jones created the Swing Drop Earrings with materials from the March 2021 Best Bead Box such as Potomax Metal AVA Beads, Gemstone Round Beads 4mm, and Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0. Using a mixture of Brick Stitch, Square Stitch, and Ladder Stitch, you'll weave together a beaded pair of earrings along with a pendant if you so choose! Technique Learned: Brick Stitch, Square Stitch, Ladder Stitch

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomax AVA® Beads - Antique Copper, 2 Pieces
  • Gemstone Round 4mm - Magnesite Turquoise, ~20 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Labrador Full, ~1 Gram
  • Jump Ring Open 20g 5mm - Antique Copper, 2 Pieces

    • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all materials listed above.
    Start with Ladder Stitch: Begin by creating a base with Ladder Stitch, transitioning into Brick Stitch to form the initial triangle.
    Add Rows of Beads: Incorporate two rows of Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0, connecting them with Square Stitch and adding a central Gemstone Round Bead 4mm.
    Attach to AVA Bead: Complete the beading by attaching the design to a Potomax Metal AVA Bead.
    Finish with Earwire: Add a leverback earwire to complete the earring. Repeat the process for the second earring.