Create these beautiful bead embroidered earrings! Learn the basics of bead embroidery, including a peyote bezel and brick stitch edging. Use the shape of the beads to create the rounded-diamond shape. A pearl cabochon and glittering bicones bring an elegant element to the design. 

Saturday 4th Nov – 1.00pm to 4.00pm

Project unlikely to be finished in class, however, all steps will be demonstrated and detailed instructions provided to be able to finish at home.

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

TECHNIQUES: Bead Embroidery

COST: Members: $45

Non-members: $60

KIT: $25 (Optional)

FINAL DATE FOR ORDERING OF KITS: 20th October 2023

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 3 grams 11o seed beads main colour, any brand -for bezel, shape fill and edging
  • 2 grams 11o seed beads contrast colour, any brand-for outline
  • 1 gram   15o seed beads, any brand
  • 2  X        14mm cabochon
  • 4  X        Gem Duos
  • 8  X        4mm bicones
  • 1 pair      Earring findings (I used shepherds hooks)
  • 8cm x 6cm piece of Foundation
  • 8cm x 6cm piece of Backing material
  • 8cm x 6cm Thin lining for stability (e.g., plastic from display book cover, flat side of plastic bottle, etc. If plastic not possible, I use layers of interfacing until I achieve my desired thickness)

Students also need to bring the following to class:

  • Beading needle (size 10 or 12)
  • Thread of choice 
  • Thread scissors (and thread zapper if using fireline)
  • Sharp, pointy pair of scissors for cutting fabric. 
  • Regular scissors for cutting lining
  • Glue (e.g., E6000)
  • Ruler
  • Pencil or white gel pen to mark your foundation. 
  • Marker for tracing shape onto lining 
  • Beading mat
  • Light as desired

TUTUOR:  Meg Thompson

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