Free Projects : earrings

Right Angle Weave: 5 Free Beadweaving Patterns

Michelle M. — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:48:00 GMT

Right Angle Weave: Beading Daily Presents 5 Free Beadweaving Patterns contains 5 terrific right-angle weave (RAW) patterns. Learn the basics of right-angle weave with the sparkling Comet Right-Angle Weave Earrings by Step by Step Beads editor Leslie Rogalski. Then create a long ribbon of inch-wide beadwork with the colorful Ribbons necklace by Chris Prussing. The Achimedes’s Star bracelet by Gwen Fisher uses a technique variation that produces a lacy star pattern. Tina Koyama’s Triple Quatrefoil Wrap features fire-polished rounds to create a pretty cuff. Wrap up your right-angle weave exploration with the bold Egyptian Cuff by Shelley Nybakke. ...(read more)

How to Make Earrings: Five Free Jewelry Projects

Michelle M. — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:47:00 GMT

This free ebook, Making Jewelry with Beading Daily: How to Make Earrings: Five Free Jewelry Projects, includes five earring projects that use a range of techniques (simple stringing, wirework, simple metalwork, seed bead netting and fringe) and a variety of materials (silver, copper, seed beads, crystals, pearls, gemstones). Both beginners and more experienced jewelry makers will find at least one pattern that will inspire them to catch the handmade earring craze!...(read more)

Black and White Ribbons

Michelle M. — Fri, 22 May 2009 07:34:00 GMT

Make these earrings with a simple corrugation tool and basic metalsmithing skills like cutting metal, annealing, sanding, and soldering. The corrugation can be either organic- or geometric-looking, depending upon how it's manipulated and finished. The black and white effect is the result of using liver of sulpher to patina the silver earrings. This free project is from Jewelry Artist. ...(read more)

Making Wire Jewelry: 6 Free Wire Designs from Beading Daily

Michelle M. — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:37:00 GMT

This free ebook Making Wire Jewelry: 6 Free Wire Designs from Beading Daily contains 6 wirework projects: 2 necklaces using wirewrapped loops, 1 wire bangle bracelet covered with coiled wire and bead dangles, 2 pairs of wire earrings, and 1 wirewrapped ring. Projects range in difficulty from beginner to intermediate and use a variety of wireworking techniques, including spirals, coiling, wirewrapping, hammering, and twisting wire....(read more)

Crystal Corona Earrings

Michelle M. — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:36:00 GMT

Combine 4mm crystal bicones and size 11 or 15 seed beads to create these sassy earrings. Instructions for a matching pendant may be found in the May/June 2009 issue of Step by Step Beads. ...(read more)

Copper Caper Earrings

Michelle M. — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:27:00 GMT

Combine copper and silver for a modern pair of earrings. Instructions for the matching multistrand necklace may be found in the March/April 2009 issue of Step by Step Beads....(read more)

Stud Earrings

Michelle M. — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:48:00 GMT

Using a great spiraling technique, Jeanette creates these dainty posted earrings with balled headpins at 18-gauge wire. Oxidize them with liver-of-sulfur to bring out some personality! This project is from Step by Step Wire Jewelry and will be free for a limited time. ...(read more)

She Bop

Michelle M. — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:31:00 GMT

Turn necklace pendants and large crystals into statement earrings that are sure to get you noticed while out on the town. Clip-ons, rather than pierced earring findings, make these earrings surprisingly wearable. For more ideas on what type of jewelry goes best with your outfit, see the article, "Jewelry Rules" by Danielle Fox in the Winter 2008 issue of Stringing magazine....(read more)

Stamped Earrings

Michelle M. — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:06:00 GMT

This beginning cold metalsmithing project from Jewelry Artist has been designed to use extremely simple tools that can be made from hardware store items....(read more)

Blue Jean Queen Duo

Michelle M. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:09:00 GMT

Kyanite is a lovely, lustrous mineral. Varying from blue to green with pearly white streaks, it looks especially good with denim! This simple bracelet and earring set matches the Blue Jean Queen necklace on page 14 of the January-February 2009 issue of Step by Step Beads. ...(read more)

Freeform Wire Earrings

Michelle M. — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Two versions of beautiful dangle earrings using semi-precious stones and crystals in a floating rectangular wire frame. This project is from Step by Step Wire Jewelry....(read more)

Dancing Spiral Earrings

Michelle M. — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Triple sterling silver spirals (one of each made in simple, twisted and textured versions) seem to dance as they catch the wind and dangle from your ears. Dainty and eye-catching. This earring project is from Step by Step Wire Jewelry....(read more)

Figure 8 Earrings

Michelle M. — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:50:00 GMT

This fast and easy pair of earrings is inspired by the netting technique and color palette used in the Egyptian Collar by Adrienne Gaskell, in the November-December 08 issue of Step by Step Beads....(read more)

Fleur de Niece

Michelle M. — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:08:00 GMT

Natural brass components mixed with brilliant magenta-colored glass make this vintage-style necklace glow with glamour. Instructions include matching earrings. This project is from Stringing magazine. ...(read more)

Hoop-La!

Michelle M. — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:26:00 GMT

These easy earrings are a great way to use up leftover beads. This project is featured on the Beads, Baubles, and Jewels TV show, Series 800. You must register on the TV show website to download this free project. ...(read more)