#dagger beads

Drop earnings are on trend in recent times. Whether you want to design earrings for casual wear or parties, beaded drop earrings can be a perfect choice. When making the drop earrings with beads, you can use different types of beads like dagger beads, seed beads, and more. You might be thinking that creating the drop earring is difficult. But it is pretty simple and easy. 

Here are the important steps to help you design drop earrings in the best possible way. 

Gather the Materials Before you start designing your drop earring, the first thing to do is to gather all the essential materials. Of course, the most important thing you will need is the beads. You can either make the beaded drop earring with a single type of bead or mix different beads. Make sure to get them from the reputed beads store. Apart from the beads, you will also require pliers, cutters, earring hook wires, and endpins or headpins.  

Plan the Bead Design Before you start adding beads to the pins, make sure to decide on the layout or design. In this stage, you can try experimenting with various options. Place the headpins in the middle to get an idea of the length, and then on the sides, you can try making different designs with the beads. But avoid adding beads that take up more than two-thirds of the length of the pin. Keep swapping the beads until you find a pattern that seems to be perfect for you. 

String the Beads Once you are done with the design or layout, the next step is to string the dagger beads or any other beads you want to use. Start with the bottom bead and carefully add the beads to the pin. However, in this stage, there is a chance that you may not be satisfied with the pattern of your drop earring. Don’t worry, it’s still not late! The good news is that you can easily remove the beads and organize them.  

Bend the Pin After you are convinced with the bead design, it’s time to bend the pin. All you need to do is hold the pin above the upper-most bead and try to bend the tip using the pliers. However, be careful to avoid damage to the beads or the pin. Bend the pin to 90 degrees horizontally.  

Create the Loop The next step is to create the loop. Hold the headpin above the bend, then pull down the pin using the pliers. Try to create a small circle. In case you see any excess wire towards the end of the bent headpin, use the wire cutters to trim it.   

Attach the Earrings to the Hook Wires The final step is to attach the hook wire to the loop of your beaded earring. With the use of pliers, you can get it done.  

Conclusion

Now that you know the steps, it is time to make pretty beaded drop earrings of your preference. If you are looking for a beads store to get top-quality beads for your drop earring, Finest Beads can be a great choice.  

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