Get trendy with this great project tutorial on how to make grape style dangle earrings. Using just chain and beads, this is a great starter project for beginner beaders. Check out the above video and step by step instructions below to complete this project today.
Supplies
Directions
Here is a look at the step by step directions to make grape style dangle earrings.
Step 1:
Gather your supplies together.
Step 2:
Detach a strand of 7 links of chain for each earring.
Step 3:
Get your beads prepared. Place each glass pearl onto the headpin and make a loop to close. Plan for a minimum of two beads per each link of chain for your design.
Step 4:
Use two flat nose pliers to open the first link of chain by twisting each side of the chain forward and backwards.
Step 5:
Attach a pearl to each side of chain.
Step 6:
Close the chain by twisting the opening forward and backwards again.
Step 7:
Move to the next link, ensuring to keep the opening of the chain facing upwards so the cluster forms below.
Step 8:
Repeat steps 4 thru 7 until the last link is complete.
Step 9:
Before closing the top link, attach the ear wire to the chain and secure.
Tips
- Use two pairs of flat nose pliers when working with the chain to ensure grooves do not mark the chain.
- Do not open the chain outward. Twist forward and backward to open. Use the same technique to close the link.
- The pearls should be placed on each link of chain, making sure that the bottom link is situated in the middle.
