Looking to add a creative touch to your jewelry collection? In this detailed tutorial, I’ll show you how to make beautiful beaded butterfly fringe earrings. Using size 10 seed beads in vibrant colors, this step-by-step guide will walk you through each stage, making it easy to follow along. Plus, if you prefer watching the process, there’s a video tutorial at the end of this blog – just scroll down to watch!
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Materials You’ll Need:
- Size 10 seed beads:
- 216 black beads
- 209 orange beads
- 10 white beads
- 29 yellow beads
- Beading needle
- Thread
- Scissors or thread cutter
- Earring hooks
Now that you’ve gathered your materials, let’s get started on creating these stunning butterfly-inspired earrings!
Step-by-Step Beaded Fringe Earrings Tutorial
Step 1
Start by threading the needle and picking up 2 black beads followed by 2 orange beads. Pass the needle back through the first 2 black beads, then back through the last 2 orange beads. This step is necessary to reinforce the beginning of the base row.
Step 2
Next, pick up 2 orange beads and pass the needle through the last 2 orange beads, then back through the 2 orange beads you have just picked.
Step 3
Pick up 2 orange beads and repeat the process by passing the needle through the last 2 beads, then back through the 2 beads you just picked. Continue this until you reach the end of the row. Be sure to follow the colors on the diagram, as they will form the butterfly wings pattern.
Step 4
To start the next row, begin by picking up 4 black beads.
Step 5
Now, since we are decreasing as we go up, skip the first loop of stitches formed between the beads in the first row and pass the needle through the second loop.
Step 6
Pass the needle back through the last 2 beads, and it’s recommended to also pass the needle through the first 2 beads and back through the last 2 beads again to secure the starting point of the row.
Step 7
Now pick up 2 beads: a black bead followed by an orange bead. Pay attention to the order in which you pick the beads, as it will affect the pattern.
Step 8
Now pass the needle through the next loop and back through the two beads you just picked. Repeat this process until you reach the last loop. This technique is called a brick stitch. Continue this method for each row until you reach the last row. Remember that at the beginning of each row, you should start by picking up 4 beads, skipping the first loop, and passing the needle through the second loop.
Recap of the Top Section
Congratulations! You’ve completed the top part of the earring, which consists of 12 rows. The first row is a ladder stitch, and the rest are brick stitches.
Making the Fringe
Now, let’s dive into the exciting part: the fringe! The fringe gives your earrings that elegant and dramatic flair.
Begin by selecting the number of beads required for your desired fringe length. Pass the needle back through all of them, but remember to skip the last bead to prevent the others from sliding off. pass the needle through the first 2 beads of the base row, followed by the next set of 2 beads. This step secures the fringe firmly to the base of the earring.
Next, you can start on the second fringe. The process remains the same—just be sure to follow the pattern closely and avoid pulling the thread too tightly. You want your fringe to have some movement, allowing it to sway freely when worn. The instructions for creating the fringes are provided below.
Fringe Instructions From Right To Left
Fringe 1: 11 black beads
Fringe 2: 5 orange beads, 2 black beads, 1 white bead, 1 black bead, 1 white bead, 3 black beads.
Fringe 3: 6 orange beads, 5 black beads, 1 white bead, 1 black bead, 1 white bead, 1 black bead.
Fringe 4: 7 orange beads, 6 black beads, 1 white bead, 2 black beads.
Fringe 5: 6 orange beads, 1 black bead, 3 orange beads, 5 black beads, 1 white bead, 1 black bead.
Fringe 6: 5 orange beads, 1 black bead, 5 orange beads, 1 black bead, 2 yellow beads, 5 black beads.
Fringe 7: 3 orange beads, 2 black beads, 6 orange beads, 1 black bead, 2 yellow beads, 3 black beads, 1 white bead, 6 black beads.
Fringe 8: 1 orange bead, 2 black beads, 8 orange beads, 5 black beads, 1 yellow bead, 3 black beads, 2 yellow beads, 6 black beads.
Fringe 9: 1 black bead, 10 orange beads, 4 black beads, 2 yellow beads, 2 black beads, 4 yellow beads, 1 black bead, 1 white bead, 4 black beads.
Fringe 10: 9 orange beads, 2 black beads, 3 orange beads, 4 black beads, 6 yellow beads, 2 black beads, 1 white bead, 3 black beads.
Fringe 11: 7 orange beads, 2 black beads, 2 orange beads, 2 yellow beads, 3 orange beads, 3 black beads, 4 yellow beads, 1 black bead, 1 white bead, 4 black beads.
Fringe 12: 5 orange beads, 2 black beads, 4 orange beads, 2 yellow beads, 4 orange beads, 3 black beads, 2 yellow beads, 6 black beads.
Fringe 13: 25 black beads.
Once you’ve finished the fringe, attach the earring hook.
And that’s it! You now have your very own stunning pair of beaded butterfly fringe earrings. Feel free to experiment with different colors to create your unique designs!
Watch the Video Tutorial
If you prefer following along with a visual guide, be sure to check out the video tutorial below, where I walk through every step of this process in real time. It’s a great way to see the techniques in action and make sure you’re on track.
Thank you so much for following along with this tutorial. I hope you love your new earrings as much as I do! If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below. Happy beading!
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