I usually like to cut a generous piece of beading wire when working on the project. The leftover bits are saved for future designs. One way to reuse them is with this Cluster Earrings tutorial by Bead Studio. (no longer available)
What's different about this design is the knotting at the bottom of each dangle rather than crimping. The use of a short piece of straw to help with the knotting is also clever.
Got lots of beading wire bits? Then check out this gorgeous necklace tutorial that might make you cross-eyed with all the crimping!
Got lots of beading wire bits? Then check out this gorgeous necklace tutorial that might make you cross-eyed with all the crimping!
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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Wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteWhy is the straw used..I didnt get that part
ReplyDeleteButting the beads against the straw helps in the knotting on the other side. If you tried it without the straw, you'll find that it's harder to make that knot.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. All these years I've been tossing those little scraps and snips and always thinking; "What a waste !" Well better late than never. :)
ReplyDeleteLove these ideas. I must start saving my scraps. You can also use up those leftover beads or "bead soups" that you have in your stash.
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