Donatella Earrings Tutorial Instant Download

Donatella Earrings were inspired by the ‘caged beads’ of the Renaissance era. Women in gorgeous gowns wore ‘caged jewels’ as pendants or rings. Usually it was a strongly perfumed clay bead, captured in a gold cage that made life more bearable in social gatherings. Donatella Earrings feature teardrop gemstone beads, twinkling with crystal-encrusted bead cap and further embellished with gold seed beads. Donatella Earrings are perfect for daytime and special occasions.
Finished Length: 2 ½” long.
Techniques: Peyote, Ladder, Netting and other stitches.
Level: Intermediate.

Tutorial is in English with several step-by-step illustrations and detailed text clearly explaining the process of beading this pair of earrings.

Note: This project requires long tear drop beads around 28mm approx. and a small amount of E 6000 glue or similar fast drying glue. You will need small amounts of Size 11 delica beads, size 11 and 15 seed beads, 3mm and 4mm bicones, 6mm rounds and findings.

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