Mikonos Earrings. Earrings with Miyuki using the Brick Stitch technique
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to express yourself through your accessories? Do you enjoy making your own personalized and unique jewelry? If so, look no further! In this tutorial, we'll teach you how to create your own hoop earrings using the Brick Stitch technique with Miyuki Delica beads in size 11/0.
Material used
Before you begin, make sure you have all the necessary materials on hand. Here's a list of the materials used in this project:
- Miyuki Delica beads in size 11/0. I used the colors "Duracoat Galvanized Gold" , "Opaque Avocado" , "Opaque Sea Opal" , "Opaque Salmon" , and "Opaque Light Mint".
- Nymo B thread
- Needle
- Hoop earring holder I have used them in gold, but depending on the colors of your pattern you can also use them in silver.
- Hippie Hooks
- Scissors
- Pliers
Step 1: Prepare your beads and thread
Start by selecting the Miyuki Delica beads you want to use in your earrings. You can choose a single color or combine several to create a pattern. Once you've selected your beads, cut a piece of Nymo B thread approximately 1.50 m long and thread a needle through one end.
Step 2: Start knitting the pattern
Now it's time to start weaving your beads. First, secure the end of the thread to the earring backing with a couple of knots, the first one being a double knot. Next, begin weaving the Brick Stitch pattern around the hoop, adding the beads one by one, except in the first step, where we'll add two.
To do this, thread the first two beads and place them in position. Then, thread the thread around the hoop and pass the needle from the bottom up through the second bead you previously threaded. Then, thread the next bead and do the same, passing the thread through the hoop and then passing it from the bottom up through this bead. Continue this way until you complete the first row of beads.
Step 3: Continue knitting the pattern
Once you've completed the first row, continue knitting the Brick Stitch pattern. To do this, you'll need to thread the thread through the second bead in the first row. Next, thread two new beads, place them in position, and pass the needle through the thread between the second and third beads in the row below, then from the bottom up through the second bead you just threaded. Then, insert the needle into the next bead, place it in position, pass the needle through the thread below, and pass the thread from the bottom up through this bead again.
Repeat this process until you complete the entire row, and do the same for a third row. Make sure you press the beads tight and that they stay in place.
Step 4: Finish the weaving
Once you have completed the bead pattern around the hoop, hide the ends of the thread by sewing them in a zig-zag pattern through the beads and cut off the excess thread.
Step 5: Add the hippie hooks
Finally, add the hippie hooks to your hoop earrings. To do this, use the pliers to open the hook ring and hook it onto the earring backing at the top of the hoop. Repeat this process on the second earring, and that's it! You'll now have your finished Miyuki Delica beaded hoop earrings.
Remember that you can customize your earrings using different colors and bead patterns, so experiment and have fun creating unique designs!
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