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- Jan 02, 2014
Easy Tutorial on Making Dragonfly Earrings with Black and White Beads
Summary: Like crafts made of beads? Then I bet you will be in love with this beaded dragonfly earring. This short tutorial shows you how to make dragonfly earrings in 15 minutes!
In this beaded dragonfly pattern, you can make your own earrings by using black and white beads only. Though there is no intricate beading technique involved, this simple beaded dragonfly can match all your showy dresses. Keep reading for detailed steps!
Materials needed in making dragonfly earrings:
4 pcs Acrylic Beads, Imitation Pearl Style
2 pcs Acrylic Beads, Opaque, Round
4 pcs Black Diamond Gemstone Bead Strands
pcs Brass Ball Headpins
4 pcs Transparent Acrylic Beads
2 pcs Brass Rhinestone Beads
2 pcs Grade A Rhinestone
2 pcs Brass Earring Hooks
Tools needed for making earrings with beads:
Side cutting plier
Round nose plier
Flat nose plier
How to make dragonfly earrings ?
Step 1: Slide beads and charms onto headpin
1st, hold the headpin and slide one 4mm black bead, then white pear bead;
2nd, now slide a clear rhinstone and another white pear bead;
3rd, slide a 6mm black bead, then a transparent wing;
4th, add a bead cap, then a 2-nd wing and finish with 4 mm black bead.
Step 2: Wrap a loop on top of the pin
1st, cut 4mm piece from headpin (when pin is too long);
2nd, make a wrapped loop on top of the pin;
3rd, ajust the loop to make sure the no space between black bead and the loop.
Step3: Open the link of earring hook and attach the dragon body. Repeat the above procedures for other beaded dragonfly.
Happy done!
You have finished a pair of lovely dragonfly earrings. Be creative! Besiedes this beaded dragonfly pattern, you can assemble many different others. Have a try and wear your one of a kind earrings to attend party!