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Pearl, Crystal, and Seed Bead Swag Earrings

Pearl, Crystal, and Seed Bead Swag Earrings

Tammy Powley
I combine some of my favorite types of beads - pearls and crystals - with some simple seed beading techniques in this earring design. You don't have to be a bead weaving expert to attempt this tutorial, and if you are an expert, then you will find this a fun and fast project for you to try as well.

You will need the following tools and supplies:

2 - 12mm Coin-shaped pearl beads
4 - 4mm Swarovski clear AB bicone crystal beads
About 10 grams of size 11 white Japanese seed beads
2 Ear hooks
White Silamide thread (or Nymo)
Size 12 needle
Scissors
Chain-nosed pliers

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