Bead Landing Beaded Hemp Earrings
Create a cool pair of beaded hemp earrings by blending basic half knots and stringing Toho E beads onto the strands. Earrings are lightweight and can be made with a variety of colored hemp.
Designed by Marie Vetrano
Material List
- Toho Transparent E Beads, 4mm – Metallic Purple
- Toho E Beads, 4mm – Light Blue
- Jump Rings, 8mm
- French Wire Earrings
- Scissors
- Duct Tape (or Clipboard)
- Bead Landing™ Naturals Hemp - Blue
Project Instructions
Cut three lengths of hemp 15" for each pair of earrings.
Gather four strands of hemp and bend in half. Insert loop through a jump ring about an inch.
Thread the loose strand through the loop and pull tight.
Attach jump ring to a clip board or tape to your work surface with a piece of duct tape.
Separate the hemp into three sections (three strands on the outsides and two in the center).
Make four half knots and an overhand knot.
Separate strands and string on 2-3 E beads. Tie a knot after each bead to hold them in place. Refer to photo.
Remove from clipboard and attach jump ring to a French wire.
Trim ends to desired length. Repeat steps for the other earring.
