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These seed bead earrings are so fun to wear and instantly brighten up your outfit! I love the bright, metallic color palette- the Czech glass & brass beads are the perfect compliment to them.

Supplies you’ll need:

  • African Brass Rice
  • Czech Glass Rondelles
  • Seed Beads
  • Super Glue
  • Earwires
  • Thread
  • Collapsible Needle
  • 24 Gauge Wire

Step-by-Step Instructions:

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Step 1

Begin with a piece of thread about 5" long. Wrap the thread through the first seed bead twice & add a drop of glue to secure.

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Step 2

Slide on the rest of the seed beads & tie a knot at the end. The length of each strand ended up being 2.5".

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Step 3

Repeat 10 more times. Switch up the counts of each color you use (ex. on the first string I used four blue seed beads, and on the next string I used 7).

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Step 4

Gather all of the strings & tie them together w/ an overhand double knot.

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Step 5

Bend a 3" piece of wire slightly. Double Knot the strings around the center of the wire. Secure the knot with a drop of glue.

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Step 6

Twist the wire together & trim off any excess string.

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Step 7

Slide on 2 Czech glass rondelles & a brass rice bead.

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Step 8

Make a loop at the top w/ the round nose pliers & slide onto an earwire.

Buy Products from this Project

Package of 6
1-2$2.70
3-5$2.48
6+$2.35
Package of 4
1-2$3.20
3-5$2.94
6+$2.72
Piece
1-2$2.30
3-5$2.12
6+$1.96
10 yd. spool
1-2$4.20
3-5$3.86
6+$3.57
5" strand
1$11.95
2-4$11.11
5+$10.40
2.5" Tube
1$1.45
2-4$1.29
5+$1.19