Bead Weaving Fringe Earrings

Fringe earrings using bead weaving stitches such as brick and ladder are staple jewelry designs for most anyone who enjoys working the seed beads, and this project is perfect for those just starting to learn to weave with beads. Though this is considered a project for the beginner, I still like making these and get compliments whenever I wear a pair.

First, I must urge beginners to try to use beads that have uniform size holes and are about the same size. You will need both bugle and seed beads for this projects, and I recommend using Japanese beads for both when starting out. You will need to go through the holes in these beads more than once, and therefore, it is important to have beads that allow you to do this. Once you get more experienced, you can learn the tricks to using Czech beads such as using a smaller needle or thread. But, why get frustrated on your first pair?

To make these earrings, you’ll need the following tools and supplies:

1/4 inch Japanese bugle beads
Size 11 Japanese seed beads
Nymo or Silamide thread size A
*10 side drilled teardrop beads
Scissors
2 Ear hooks
Round-nosed pliers

*These beads aren’t required to make these earrings. However, I think they really add a lot. The teardrop beads I use are called "champagne" and have a cool iridescent luster to them. Most vendors who sell pressed Czech glass beads will carry a similar product.