May Program 2013

Make these adorable earrings using our upcoming Retreat Instructor Melanie

Potter's pattern. These bright beauties can be finished just in time as a Mother's Day gift or just as a treat for you.

Come to Early Bird Beading starting at 5 pm at our regular meeting on Friday May 10th. Your programs committee,

Carol, Pat, Susie and Joan will be teaching you this project. The supply list is below. Please print and bring a copy

of the pattern. You might also enjoy looking at the wonderful patterns available at the School of Beadwork.

Supplies:

Size 11 seed beads

Color A, 1 gram

Color B, 2 grams

Swarovski Bicone Crystals, 4mm

Crystal 1, 12 each

Crystal 2, 8 each

Swarovski 7 x 4mm briolettes, article 6007

Crystal 3, 2 each

Findings

French ear wire - 1 pair

2mm rolo chain,

2 links per earring

(can substitute 1 open and 1 closed jump ring for the rolo chain)

A copy of the pattern may be printed from the link:

Also available is a very handy method of tying on new thread: