I completed this project for HA Kidd and co. a while back and they have graciously allowed me to share it with you.I really enjoyed this one, it's fun and fast to complete and looks stunning on, plus the Beads Neez line of beads is priced VERY reasonably allowing me to be able to purchase all the colours I want to match everything in my wardrobe.
Great gift idea!
Beads Neez Belly Dancing Earrings:
Wire frame construction:
1. Cut two pieces of Beads Neez 0.06mm coloured wire to 14 cm lengths.
2. Using the middle of the round section of your three in one pliers, turn a circle int the middle of each 14 cm wire length.
3. Hold wire 1 cm from center circle and turn another circle leaving the tail end of the wire at a 45 degree angle.
4. Repeat step 3 for the other side of the center circle.
5. Hold the center circle with the tip of the three in one pliers and gently pull loop down. Bend one cm from ends of wire to a 40 degree angle.
6. Using the middle of the round part of the three in one pliers grab the very end of the wire and turn a circle. Repeat on the other end of the wire.
7. Over lap the circles (eyes) you have just made on the ends of the wire.
Making Short Drops:
8. Load your choice of beads Neez beads onto head pins, largest bead to smallest. You will need four pins with three beads and two pins with four beads
9. Bend wire sharply at last bead to a 45 degree angle and clip wire off to one cm long.
10. Using the middle part of your three in one pliers, grab the very end of the wire and turn a circle to create an eye.
Making Long Center Drops:
11. Follow steps 8 through 10 leaving one cm between the last bead and the bend point to lengthen the drop. Make two drops with three beads each.
Assembling the earrings:
12. Using the tip of the round part of your three in one pliers, gently twist open the eyes on your fish hook earrings and all of the dangles. Assemble as shown.
Enjoy!