An easy way to enhance your spring wardrobe is to add colorful earrings to complement your outfits. The new bead shapes now on the market have sparked designers to create a variety of exciting earrings. The Bead Hive is devoting Thursday afternoons to help you learn the techniques. Most classes are free if you purchase the beads from the shop.
Below is a sampling of the designs we teach:
These turquoise earrings, first seen in Beadwork Magazine, are made with two-hole daggers and seed beads. They can be done in the same color, in variegated hues, and in complementary shades. The daggers add length and help create a dramatic effect.
Keelin Brett designed these earrings using seed beads and pips. The soft, transparency of the beads added to a spiral stitch offers a sense of movement and a soft, summer/spring feel.
Magatama beads give these peacock earrings a distinctive look. The pearl at the bottom of the design contrasts the spikiness of the surrounding beads. Make these in your favorite color palette.
These earrings are made using three very popular beads: studs, super duos and rondelles. You can create a different look by changing the size of the stud in the center and customizing the colors.
The rainbow earrings are fun to make because of the variety of colors and shades you can incorporate into the design. They are made with magatamas and size 6 and 15 seed beads.
Stop in The Bead Hive to see samples of these earrings, and plan to join us on a Thursday.
Be sure to call to schedule an appointment.
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