Simple Hoop Drop Earrings - DIY Jewelry Tutorial

Simple DIY jewelry tutorial: hoop drop bead dangle earrings even a beginner can make! I had these extra bead caps I got from from The Beadmixer. I wasn't sure what to do with them until I found some large 12mm pearls and Czech glass beads I had in my bead stash. You can find all of the parts you need at The Beadmixer; I've included links to them.


Tools:
Needle nose pliers

Materials:
30mm head pins (about 1 1/4") in bronze
Antique bronze 35 mm hoops
Antique bronze bead caps
12mm beads

Step 1: Take your needle nose pliers and bend the last filigree loop out slightly so the bead will fit just at the end:

 Step 2:  Add your 12mm bead to the head pin, add the cap, being careful not to scratch your bead.  Bend the pin almost 90º ( I just use my fingers),  holding onto the filigree so the cap will not open and the bead wont slide further into the cap,  take you needle nose pliers and make a loop. Then slide onto the hoop. The 30mm pin should be the perfect length for a loop just big enough to fit onto the hoop.

For more detailed photos on how to make a loop see my previous post:  Jewelry Tutorial for Beginners, there is also a link to helpful videos for beginners.

Find these and other handmade earrings in my Etsy store.

For more jewelry tutorials follow my Pinerest board: DIY Jewelry Tutorials

Please let me know if you like this tutorial and other comments are welcomed here!

2013 Fall Fashion Colors

Anna Sui - Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Fall 2013

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I am just loving the fall 2013 colors and textures, especially this combination of burgundy,  reds, oranges and fuchsia. Here are some of my boho chic earrings  inspired by the Anna Sui collection at New York Fashion Week:

Some exotic flower earrings I made for this summer also inspired by NYFW :

Here is an awesome wearable art scarf with a ton of texture I found on Etsy by

MaximumJulia :

A set I  made on Polyvore inspired by the runway but made for everyday with my red and purple ombre necklace :

  Here is what I call "peacock" in greens, blues and turquoise:

Anna Sui New York Fashion Week

My peacock earrings and teal earrings in rich jewel tones for fall:

Here is a gorgeous peacock scarf from PerfectScarves on Etsy; perfect for fall!

So remember pick out some rich jewel tones you like for fall.  Don't be afraid to layer a few colors with different textures and add at least one special handmade piece you love!