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Retired - 8-Bit Earrings
Retired - 8-Bit Earrings

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Retired - 8-Bit Earrings

PROJECT E231
Designer: Andrea Morici
Skill Level: Intermediate
Like your favorite video game character from long ago, these earrings have a whimsical pixellated quality to them, sure to delight your gamer pals and beading buddies alike.
Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

  1. Please watch our instructional video on how to make these fun earrings.
  2. To complete the earrings, open a jump ring and thread it through one of the corner beads and through the loop at the bottom of your earring hook. Close the jump ring once more.
  3. Repeat to make second earring.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • JSH-0241 - Toho Round Seed Beads 8/0 48LF 'Opaque Frosted Periwinkle' 8 Gram Tube
    Project uses 60 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • JSH-0112 - Toho Round Seed Beads 8/0 611 'Matte Opaque Gray' 8 Gram Tube
    Project uses 60 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-1265 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 50 Yards, Smoke Gray
    Project uses 6 feet. You will need 1 package.

  • XTL-3165 - Set of 6 Big Eye Beading Needles in 4 Sizes - Easiest Needles To Thread!
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5296 - Gun Metal Plated Open Jump Rings 6mm 19 Gauge (100)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-3007 - Gunmetal Plated Ball Earring Hooks (x100)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
Additional Information
Ingredients JSH-0241, JSH-0112, XCR-1265, XTL-3165, FJR-5296,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
Toho Round Seed Beads 8/0 48LF 'Opaque Frosted Periwinkle' 8 Gram Tube
Toho Round Seed Beads 8/0 48LF 'Opaque Frosted Periwinkle' 8 Gram Tube
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$2.39 / Package | SKU: JSH-0241
Toho Round Seed Beads 8/0 611 'Matte Opaque Gray' 8 Gram Tube
Toho Round Seed Beads 8/0 611 'Matte Opaque Gray' 8 Gram Tube
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$3.27 / Package | SKU: JSH-0112
FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Smoke Gray (50 Yards)
FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Smoke Gray (50 Yards)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$13.99 / Package | SKU: XCR-1265
Set of 6 Big Eye Beading Needles in 4 Sizes - Easiest Needles To Thread!
Set of 6 Big Eye Beading Needles in 4 Sizes - Easiest Needles To Thread!
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Pack.
$21.25 / Package | SKU: XTL-3165
Gun Metal Plated Open Jump Rings 6mm 19 Gauge (100 pcs)
Gun Metal Plated Open Jump Rings 6mm 19 Gauge (100 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$5.99 / Package | SKU: FJR-5296
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5511

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