Summer may be almost over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a little of it with you in your next beading project. Try these crystal ice cream cone earrings. They’re very easy to make and only require a few materials.
Earlier this year I wrote a step-by-step article for this craft over at eHow.com featuring Swarovski crystal beads, which are super-duper sparkly and wonderful to work with, but other brands of crystal beads, or even glass and acrylic beads, will work as well.
Enjoy this beading treat!
Link: How to Make Beaded Swarovski Crystal Ice-Cream-Cone Earrings
The format on the eHow materials list is a little wonky, so here are the basics of what you need:
Beading materials:
2 earring wires
2 two-inch head pins
2 12mmx7mm (approx) cone shaped beads
2 10mm crystal or glass faceted round beads
2 4mm crystal or glass faceted bicone beads
A beading board or towel (to keep your materials from rolling away — this is optional)
Tools:
Needle or chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Small wire cutters
Card made with dress design from a Klutz Origami kit and general card stock.
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