Leaves of Gold

Description

Leaves of Gold is part of the Fancy Foliage series and combines beadwork technique with room for your own design choices.

Begin by creating the center flower or leaf using increasing and decreasing netting, then make the additional foliage components — leaves, vines, and tendrils.

Once the components are finished, you become the final designer.

Create two matching earrings, use all the foliage for a fuller look, simplify the design, or arrange the components asymmetrically for something completely your own.

What You’ll Learn

• Increasing and decreasing netting

• How to create separate beaded foliage components

• How to combine components into a finished earring design

• How small changes in placement can create very different looks

What’s In the Kit

• Japanese seed beads

• Pearls, crystals, or other accent beads

• Gold-filled or sterling silver ear wires, depending on kit color

• Jump rings

• Beading needles

• Thread

• Step-by-step Beads Gone Wild instructions

Each kit includes enough beads to complete the project.