How to Make Brick Stitch and Fringe Beaded Earrings

[@DeborahBergenbeaderreader]

Wow people are really hungry to learn how to make beautiful beadwork of their own. Thank you for taking the time to show us.

[@penixk]

Excellent tutorial, I have not made jewelry like this but really wanted to try it, all the tutorials I have seen were so difficult that I was frustrated to try it, but your tutorial is very easy to follow thank you and now I am pulling beads out with thread and making earrings!!! Look forward to more tutorials. Thank you

[@laikavideos]

wonderful tutorial, thank you! for those who want to give it a try and, like me, are newbies on jewelry crafting: my first pair was all crooked and loose at certain points. the second one was better. and the third pair came out just perfect! don't give up! :)

[@B_lov]

This is the BEST tutorial I’ve seen as a beginner new to beading. Thank you for sharing this!

[@lalithakarnan4893]

Hi,thanks for the design.i have finished this today,very happy .Everyone liked this.thanks a lot

[@brownpaul476]

ive made earnings similar to this when i was in Montana. my teacher was a Native American "cant remember what tribe" the way she tough me there was no need to tie any knots. i had a lot of fun making them and i miss making them as well.

[@sweetcreations5208]

I made a pair on the earrings turned out wonderful. I switched the colors i did a crystal twisted bugle bead, gold bead were you put your crystal bead and a purple bead were you did the silver bead. i have gotten so many complements on them.

[@beadaholique]

@Hannah Hejl This video will walk you through how to tie off and weave in your ends in bead weaving. www.beadaholique.com/t-video-How-to-Tie-Off-and-Add-New-Thread-in-Bead-Weaving.aspx

[@beadaholique]

You definitely need to tie a knot or else your thread will pull loose. Make sure you're using a thin thread like NYMO and a small size 12 beading needle, and it should fit just fine in the size 3 bugle beads.

[@mellymel372]

I love this tutorial. I also love the fact that you have informational links where you can get all the materials needed for the projects. I wish all tutorials from others had the same links/information. Thanks so much! I am always looking forward to your tutorials! All the best!

[@christinedurant4400]

Thank you for the refresher course. I haven't done any beadwork in over 20 years and forgot how to do the brickstitch. Thank you again !

[@beadaholique]

Making a necklace using the bugle bead row with brick stitch above could definitely be done, but it would take some experimentation and design work, so I can't tell you exactly how without designing a new project. You could try making the fringe into one long connected piece as a starting direction.

[@dawnmae2041]

This is a very nice demonstration. I used to make kandi creations and since learning that first this actually doesn't seem too hard at all. Seems kinda similar.

[@jannyb55]

I love these and have SO many bugles I haven't known up until now what to do with them. Thank you.

[@beadaholique]

Making a necklace using the bugle bead row with brick stitch above could definitely be done, but it would take some experimentation and design work, so I can't tell you exactly how without designing a new project. I'll add it to our request list, but in the meantime, you could try making the fringe into one long connected piece as a starting direction.

[@pcking2008]

Thank you for taking the time & patience to show us how to make earrings. I am just starting out and I think I better give this one some time and stick to what I know now. I will subscribe and 'favorite' this video when I'm ready. I really want to make something like this for my wife in the near future......Angel from the Bay

[@beadaholique]

Miyuki Delica beads are cylindrical seed beads that are extremely uniform in size and shape. Toho seed beads are also very uniform, but they are a round seed bead. The cylinders have flat sides and the rounds have curved sides. Delicas give a very solid woven surface because the flat sides lay flush, where as the round seed beads have a little bit more space between them. The Delicas are also a slightly different size scale, and are a little bit smaller than standard size 11/0 seed beads.

[@beadaholique]

@Rebecca Mount - Hi, you do not start by tying it off, you start your stitch but make sure to leave a tail of at least 6 inches. Then when you are all done you go back and thread a needle onto that tail, tie a knot, and weave in the tail. Bead Weaving 101: Getting Started with Off-Loom Bead Weaving www.beadaholique.com/s-2209-bead-weaving-101-getting-started-with-off-loom-bead-weaving.aspx?KZbin&

[@wwisecup1]

Your instructions are so very clear! Thank you for this great tutorial! My friend and I are making these and they are turning out beautifully, thank you again!

[@jocelynmyran3777]

Awesome! I just completed an earring, which is my second attempt -first one i couldn't get the last bead on the brick stitch. And my second attempt I ran out of thread and had to add some length on the fourth fringe. Going to attempt a whole pair another day with long enough thread hopefully but just wanted to say thank-you for creating this video :)

[@beadaholique]

Awesome! Very glad to hear you are getting the hang of it. Thanks so much for sharing! : )

[@beadaholique]

It doesn't hurt to try, although for this particular project we suggest using nylon beading thread in order for the fringe to hang and dangle smoothly.

[@jennielin508]

soo cool!! I have never tried this before but now I'm really interested in it... very clear instructions!! except u skipped the part where you tied offs, but I'll find it in some other vid..., now all I gotta do is figure out the execution!!

[@hershey275]

This is going to be my new favorite pair of earrings. Thanks Julie!

[@hollynoel6692]

You Give Amazing Instruction, and your video is Very Clear and descriptive. I am a beginner & this very Helpful! However, after completing a Beautiful top-half, I ran short on thread & had to dig up your video on how to tie-off. Don't think I ever want to make that mistake again. :)

[@beadaholique]

It sounds like you might be using seed beads that are too large for your bugle beads. If you look in the video description, you can find links to the exact materials I use in the video.

[@beadaholique]

You could do that, if you like the way it looks. It would definitely give more of a dull edge. But if you don't like the look of that, you can definitely do it this way, just be careful when you tighten your threads.

[@TheDesbien]

Oh my gosh. I have been frustrated all day and THEN I found this video!!!

[@martinlindmart]

i am glad that u did the video, i have been looking for this project for awhile

[@beadaholique]

We get a lot of requests for written instructions from our bead weaving videos. Unfortunately, bead weaving techniques are very difficult to explain without visual aid. We do them as videos because we feel that this is the best way to give clear, easy to follow instructions. There are many available online, you might want to try doing an internet search to see what you can find. Good luck :)

[@beadaholique]

The grams usually refers to how many beads you're buying, not the size. They are usually sold by weight, which is measured in grams.

[@SweetNewBeat]

Sally, definitely go for Etsy. Wishing you lots of success!

[@emanueladavis1885]

I have always loved these kinds of earnings but I thought they would be too hard to make, it takes a while usually to catch on to the instructions however this was easy for me this time around. Thank you for sharing. I am going to make a fair few for family and friends. :)

[@beadaholique]

@Jackie Oh - No, these were done with a single thickness of thread. Doubled thread would be bulky in the fringe and might keep it from swinging freely.

[@deepowers3117]

Could you tell me what size Nymo thread to use? I am new to beading and don't know much of anything. Thanks, Dee

[@beadaholique]

Deirdre Powers The thread is size D. You can get the supplies featured in our videos on Beadaholique.com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video. Fringe Festival Earrings www.beadaholique.com/t-ba-project-E1046.aspx?KZbin&

[@jmarler48]

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[@joankresack8194]

Best video lesson I've seen! Thanks

[@WhatTheEffIsReallyGoingOn]

Ha! I had the same question..

[@vickieingram22]

can not wait to try. i have been looking for a video that i could see and understand. i want to make one pair of every color. lol

[@beadaholique]

I'm not sure why they'd be doing that. My only suggestion would be to make sure that your tension is firm but not too tight and that you're using the same size beads that I did so that the rows align properly.

[@jessicaruchert4550]

I thought this was a very detailed tutorial, and bought the suggested materials. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to start my base of bugle beads, because the nylon thread kept breaking. I was being gentle. When I was too gentle the base was loose and looked awful. Definitely suggest getting a stronger thread or fireline if using bugle beads!

[@ritikapramanick3474]

Great video .. I'll try it nxt week after exam for sure

[@beadaholique]

You could make both top portions before you get to the fringe part, and then just run the strands back and forth between the two bugle bead bases, making the middle part as long as you need it. I will put the video on our request list.

[@maryyoder2644]

I love the earrings now can you tell me how to make a matching bracelet with both ends as brick stitch and long rows in between. would love to see a video on this. Thanks

[@almantaite]

lovely tutorial, thank you. i made my earrings using fishing line for the brick stitch and sewing thread for the fringes. fishing line made the base more sturdy :P

[@jenniferbeaber6181]

I just want to say that I found your project for earrings through pinterest and not only found the tutorial very useful but also this brick stitch and both were excellent and very helpful. Thank you for posting them.

[@camelliafawn5883]

yes i agree!! was able to follow along great as a first time beader

[@amy-vl6hh]

I do, in fact, love your items!! They're so cool and unique!!

[@beadaholique]

@Sherlyn Villalobos I have a few videos that break down this process a little bit better. I hope these help! Here is a video for how to do ladder stitch: www.beadaholique.com/t-video-How-To-Ladder-Stitch.aspx Here is a video for how to do brick stitch: www.beadaholique.com/t-video-Brick-Stitch-Bead-Weave.aspx

[@gloriasanchez3622]

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[@citlalihernandez4228]

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[@lindacrampton9634]

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[@scarlettotara1]

I love these earrings! Thank you for sharing the pattern and the how to!!!

[@lilyjim6872]

Hi this is so cool☺☺😄😄😎😎😏😏😏

[@paulyl2734]

wow.........its great and looking so preety

[@beadaholique]

It doesn't hurt to try, although if you are going to use seed beads for the ladder stitch in this particular project keep in mind it will alter the design and may not finish as well as you see in the video.

[@karenrobbins9699]

Beautiful and well explained

[@carolynnewton1458]

Also I had to do a lot of reinforcing. Reinforced after each fringe. Also reinforced bugle beads.

[@MariaCJuan]

thanks for teaching me how to bead some fringe earrings

[@jey9200]

thx for this, my mom bought me more beads and some earring clasps and i wanted to try it

[@golfgranny58]

Well, I know that the type of seed bead you use will definitely affect the way your work looks. I was not using Toho beads and no matter how much I reinforced the beads on the sides, they wanted to slant sideways. :( I think I'll make another pair using delicas. Otherwise, as always, love Beadaholique's videos!!

[@sandyskreationz]

Sooooooo pretty

[@sharonkayknowles6536]

I will second the request for a bracelet. That would be super!

[@ThoraDaughn]

i figured it out thanks already made two pairs

[@cynthiasinclair927]

If you don't have any bugals you can just use like 3 beads staked on each other to replace the bugle, and just do it the same way to anchor it

[@breezeb7698]

ooh! that's a great idea but... I'm knew to this.. so you mean instead of one bugal bead use three beads so she uses two to begin and I would use 6 beads?

[@cynthiasinclair927]

No, I mean if you don't have bugal beads you can just use 3 regular beads to use as the bugal beads all the way threw...thats the best way I can explain it.

[@breezeb7698]

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[@cynthiasinclair927]

Yes...:D

[@beadaholique]

@The Native Gamer - You can find the list of the supplies in this video here: www.beadaholique.com/t-ba-project-E1046.aspx?KZbin& and here: www.beadaholique.com/t-ba-project-E1045.aspx?KZbin& Also the links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.

[@thenativegamer9920]

Thank you :D

[@teresamusser8867]

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[@wandagurdo5797]

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[@magicislife5006]

Amazing tutorial! Thank you so much for explaining everything the way that you did, I look forward to making several pairs of earrings.

[@beadaholique]

I'm not familiar with C-Lon thread, so I can't say if it would work. NYMO is a good basic nylon beading thread, and you could also use KO.

[@ekaterinaputyakova]

Thank you very much for your wonderful tutorials! This earings very pretty good! After 4 hours I have made it! I like it so much! Super! Super! Super! :)

[@beadaholique]

Thanks for your request. We will add it to our request list.

[@IrinkaYoga]

Great, easy explanation, beautiful result, thank you! :)

[@LOVE52064]

I love it! Very nice done!

[@shawnapatton7506]

You did such beautiful job very impressed you did outstanding teaching native brick stitch

[@bgr198]

love this can not wait to try

[@carolynbrooks205]

Can't wait to try. Thanks.

[@SweetNewBeat]

Amy, you may find it easier to follow one of many written tutorials with pictures, where every step in shown and explained separately. Just Google "brick stitch tutorial" and give your beads a try again. It is really simple once you know the pattern. Good luck!

[@magiNING]

Wow - they are really beautiful - I know what to add to my Christmas list!! Nice work! And thank you :)

[@beadaholique]

It could be, yes. I experimented and found that I needed to use a thread with a softer drape to get my fringe to hang straight. Try using NYMO.

[@roseniyi]

wow! this is awesome, I'm going to try it for sure

[@JoanneCabadido]

This is nice to try on. Thank you for sharing

[@beadaholique]

What thread did you use? You need a soft thread like NYMO or KO in order to get the fringe to hang correctly. If that's what you used, then yes, you may have pulled the fringe too tightly.

[@MichellesHandmadeCreations]

These earrings are so pretty. I'll be using what I have on hand to make them. Since I don't have any nice long bugle beads, couldn't I do square stitch for a few rows before moving onto brick stitch?

[@beadaholique]

I don't find them to be heavy at all, but it is a subjective opinion. If you're very sensitive to earrings, you may find them heavy. On the other hand, if you're used to weightier earrings, you might forget you had these on.

[@julliana2ify]

Wonderful and well demonstrated tutorials as usual ..thank you so much for sharing

[@natalibarnov2494]

молодец!очень красиво!

[@cprema16]

Thanks for nice tutorial.

[@golfgranny58]

I was taught that we should put seed beads on each end of the bugles to prevent them from cutting the thread?

[@beadaholique]

Technically, seed beads will work. However, keep in mind that the look of the earring will change, so you may wish to experiment and see which you prefer.

[@juliegiaimo1189]

Hi, i have made these earings and they are really lovely. The only problem that i have had with them is trying to get the jump ring through the toho bead. The jump ring must be very thin!! please can you tell me what size (thickness of the wire) you used. Thank you.

[@roseniyi]

wow! this is awesome, I'm going to try it for sure.

[@NataliAmapola]

一流的！超強！你太棒了！

[@margaretnelson1486]

Love it! I. Enjoy watching g then trying them out!

[@vickyslp]

Muy bonito y muy bien explicado.como se llama el hilo? Gracias sigan asi felicidades

[@MrUNDUETRESTELLA]

You are fantastic! Thank you so much for your tutorial; ♥♥from Rome

[@bebes3035]

Very pretty, thanks for sharing

[@mejorado51]

Love it girl n still what practice. I tryed it one time with wire n very small. Bite Tht Ufff. Its tiredin but love it THKX

[@beadaholique]

Yes we did. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.

[@adelehilinski9998]

This is an amazing video, so easy to understand, thank you so much!

[@zoraydacastillo8281]

Hola hoy decubrí sus videos!!!! y me encantan

[@B_lov]

I tried with a cheap thread and learned that price as usual makes a difference! It shredded and looked sloppy. Nymo it is!

[@beadaholique]

You need to use something that will move freely so that your tassels hang nicely. Fishing line would be too stiff.

[@beadaholique]

This would go together just the same if you were to use a shorter bugle bead.

[@michele695]

Great video. I think I can do this

[@donnaberry5615]

Really love these earrings !! Thanks for the great tutorial !! 😃💕

[@gretchenthomas5038]

Very helpful and helpful

[@jacquieklockow8891]

Thank you for such a well done tutorial! You explained everything in a clear way and I think I can make some earrings now! So excited!!!

[@SweetNewBeat]

thank you, Amy :) hope you like my new items. best wishes x

[@sujit3691]

Your video and explanations are really well done, thank you. Can you explain how you tied off the nylon thread at the very end? Looks like the video skipped that part at 15:47. Also which video shows how to add thread in case you run out?

[@magiNING]

Yes I know - I am very much into knitting and crochet, and I do also make jewelry. So, I have no lack of creative inspiration. It's just that I really liked these and it would be nice not to have to make them myself, adding another big project to my list of things to do when my hands are already tired :) thanks anyway

[@wandavbright7258]

So nice ,like how there made

[@hazelmckenzie9348]

You make it look so easy. It will take me some doing to get this pattern down. I just got my kit the other day and have taken it out a couple times. I just don't get the brick stitch yet. Advice please.

[@beadaholique]

We suggest slowing the video speed down using the video setting options. It may be easier to learn that way.