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DIY Earrings Tutorial - Yarn-Wrapped Magic: Creating Unique Wooden Bead Earrings

9/21/2023

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Welcome to the world of crafting your very own unique earrings using yarn and wooden beads.
In this DIY earrings tutorial, you'll learn how to transform basic jewelry making supplies and simple materials, like natural wooden beads, into custom-made yarn beads. With just a few essentials like yarn and fabric glue, you'll have the power to design earrings that are uniquely yours.

For this tutorial, the choice is yours when it comes to yarn colors and textures. Feel free to explore different options and experiment with larger wooden beads to give your earrings an even more distinctive touch.

So, if you're ready to infuse your personal style into your jewelry collection, join me on this creative journey. Let's dive into crafting elegant, one-of-a-kind earrings that will make a statement wherever you go.

Supplies:

Acrylic metallic faceted beads (gold) - 4 mm
CCB beads (antique brass) - 10 mm round & 10 mm disc
Metal beads (antique brass) - 4 mm
Natural wood beads - 15 mm: https://amzn.to/45xzDGu
Earring hooks: https://amzn.to/3Q1b7rq
Eye pins
Fabric glue: https://amzn.to/3M5m0Ye
Pliers: https://amzn.to/3Qk4UIv
Scissors
T-pins
Wire cutters: https://amzn.to/3QjENl7
Yellow faux fur yarn

Creating Yarn Ball Beads

Instructions:

Apply fabric glue to the top half of the wooden bead.
Wrap the yarn around the glued portion of the wooden bead.
Apply glue to the remaining half.
Continue wrapping yarn around the wooden bead until it is completely covered. Trim any excess yarn.
Apply more glue if necessary.
Allow the yarn ball beads to dry completely.

Assembling Earrings using CCB Antique Bass Beads

Yellow yarn wrapped ball bead & CCB antique brass bead earrings tutorial

Instructions:

Gather your materials.
Thread one 4-mm metal bead (antique brass), one 10-mm CCB disc bead, one yarn ball bead, one 10-mm CCB disc bead, and one 10-mm CCB round bead in that order onto a T-pin.
If the T-pin is longer than desired, trim it to leave approximately 10 mm (⅜”) above the last bead.
Bend the trimmed end of the T-pin wire at about 45-degree angle right above the bead.
Using round-nose pliers, create an eye pin loop just above the 10-mm round bead.
Open the loop at the base of the earring hook using pliers.
Slide the open loop of your completed earring component onto the opened loop of the earring hook.
Close the loop on the earring hook securely using the round-nose pliers.
Repeat these steps to create the second earring.

Assembling Earrings using 4-mm Acrylic Metallic Faceted Beads (Gold)

Yellow yarn wrapped ball bead earrings tutorial

Instructions:

Gather your materials.
Thread one 4-mm metal bead (antique brass), one 10-mm CCB disc bead, one yarn ball bead, another 10-mm CCB disc bead, and one 4-mm metal bead in that order onto a T-pin.
Use round-nose pliers to form an eye pin loop.
Thread two metallic faceted beads onto an eye pin and create an eye pin loop at the other end.
Connect Step 3, Step 4, and an earring hook using pliers.
Repeat the above steps to create the second earring.

If yarn has covered your bead holes, you can use a bead reamer or round-nose pliers to create an opening for the beads. When using a bead reamer or round-nose pliers, exercise caution to avoid injuring yourself.

Please note that any crafts or DIY projects should be attempted with caution.