FIREFLY SQUID EARRING

Copyright 2007 by Yoshie Marubashi

Approximate finished size --- 2 1/2” length (head to toe), 1” width

Technical level --- ADVANCED

Technique --- HERRING BONE STITCH

TUBULAR PEYOTE STITCH

BRICK STITCH

MATERIALS

Materials indicate here are for one of earring, need two sets to make a pair. Color decision is your choice.

#14 or #15 beads -- assorted colors (option – mid line iridescent #318L, F648, Face #2196, Arm #648)

#11 beads --- match to #648, 1 dark Gold for mouth

Flat beads --- 2 for eyes, 4mm diameter Dark Gold

Small flower bead --- 1 decorate top

Small long drops --- 6 curved drops, for legs ends

Small fish --- 2 for decorate long tentacles

(If not available, use small drops instead)

#12 beading needle

NYMO D (bobbin) thread --- match bead color

NYMO B (bobbin) thread --- match bead color

Ear findings --- 2, with rings for hanging earrings

ATTENTION

Make step up area at the Herringbone stitch, see General Information e.

Avoid irregular beads.

Put glue on each square knot.

PREPARATION

NYMO D (bobbin) thread cut 60” long, through #12 needle, in this case, use single thread.

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