Brick Stitch Diamond shaped Earrings

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3 жыл бұрын

Using the internationally known Brick Stitch, you will learn you to make these gorgeous diamond shape earrings using Delica seed beads. You can create bold geometric patterns when using brick stitch and the uniform, cylindrical shape of the delicas ensures that the beads tessellate beautifully together in 'brick formation'.
Be sure to watch all the way through the demo for tips, hints and extra suggestions as you can make far more from these beaded diamonds than earrings! Scroll further for the Word Chart or remember to take screen shots during the video of both the word chart and the picture graph. Alternatively, just hit the pause button where needed...
Right at the end of the video there'll be a chance to pause on both the picture graph and word chart together...if you don't manage to grab it during the video!
Materials needed / 'Ingredients' used:
For making the earrings with 11/0 Size:
4 x colours of 11/0 delica beads - A - Silver Lined Grey Mist
B - Opaque Turquoise AB
C - Lined Sparkling Purple Crystal
D - Navy Blue Opaque dyed Duracoat
8 x 15/0 round seed beads - Galvanised Silver
2 x 4mm Crystal Bicones - Swarovski Pacific Blue Opal
2 x Shepherd Hooks - Silver
Thread of choice - Fireline 6lb
Beading Needle
For making the earrings with 10/0 Size:
4 x colours of 10/0 delica beads - A - Duracoat Galv. Champagne
B - Duracoat Galv. Dk Sea Foam
C - Duracoat Galv. Dk. Coral
D - Gunmetal
6-8 x 11/0 round seed beads - Gunmetal
2 x 6mm Crystal Bicones - Swarovski Silver Shade
2 x Shepherd Hooks - Gunmetal
Thread of choice
Beading Needle
WORD CHART:
ROW 1: A,B,C,D,A,D,C,B,A
ROW 2: A,B,C,D,D,C,B,A
ROW 3: A,B,C,D,C,B,A
ROW4: A,B,C,C,B,A
ROW 5: A,B,C,B,A
ROW 6: A,B,B,A
ROW 7: A,B,A
ROW 8: A,A,
ROW 9: A
ROW 10: A,B,C,D,D,C,B,A
ROW 11: A,B,C,D,C,B,A
ROW 12: A,B,C,C,B,A
ROW 13: A,B,C,B,A
ROW 14: A,B,B,A
ROW 15: A,B,A
ROW 16: A,A
ROW 17: A
For circular brick stitch patterns, please follow the links below:
• Circular Brick Stitch ... - Brick stitch around a bead - Earrings
• Rainbow Earrings - Bri... - Brick stitch around soldered ring - Earrings
• Brick Stitch Earrings ... - Brick stitch around a solid ring - Earrings
• Brick Stitch Ring - Ci... - Brick stitch around solid ring - Ring
As always, I'd love to see your designs inspired by this creation ...Please post your pictures to my facebook page using the following link:
/ jobarclayloggie
Or tag me in your makes so I can see the beautiful colour ways you've chosen.
If you prefer PDF tutorials, have a look at my Etsy shop where I sell a whole heap of different patterns to what is available for free on KZfaq:
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/JoBarcla...
Any questions...just pop them in the comments below...AND if you've enjoyed this tutorial, please hit the little bell button - it's free - it just means that when I load up new content, you'll get a little notification that I've done so when you next log in. You'll never miss a tutorial again!
Happy Beading
Jo x

Пікірлер: 55

@donnachace-larson4795 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! You made that very clear!

@JoBarclayLoggie Ай бұрын

You're welcome! xx

@ceebeedub177 6 ай бұрын

I made this set last night. I think I just need to do more brick stitch to get more confident with this stitch. I've got a nice new pair of earrings!

@JoBarclayLoggie 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful! I wish you many happy hours wearing your new earrings! x

@ceebeedub177 7 ай бұрын

I got the green set. Really fun! First time I've used miniduos. Loads of beads left over, too

@JoBarclayLoggie 7 ай бұрын

Yay! I love it that you’ve had fun beading one of these designs…I find all duo beads so versatile and the minis are fab for filling in gaps!! x

@sissysuexxx1956 Жыл бұрын

I loved the tutorial. Very easy to follow. Thank you for this, Hope you have more..

@JoBarclayLoggie Жыл бұрын

Thank you - there are about 80 more videos on my channel at the moment, with more being uploaded all this time! Happy Beading sissysuexxx1956 ;-) x

@carolinepiper2260 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely! 😃👍🏻

@galemckiddy5120 2 жыл бұрын

I made these with 8/0 delicas and they are pretty too! Thanks for the design and great hints.

@JoBarclayLoggie 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Gale! I bet they look stunning in 8/0's - I would love you to share a picture to my fb page...x

@virginiagaviati2643 3 жыл бұрын

Yay Jo! I have so many delicas and also been looking for earring ideas to go with all your pretty bracelets Ive made. Thanks! x

@JoBarclayLoggie 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Virginia! Please won't you post a pc to my fb page when you're done - we love seeing other colour combinations that beaders use....x

@angelacrowe5575 3 жыл бұрын

Just absolutely beautiful, and so elegant!!!

@JoBarclayLoggie 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angela..I wear them often because they’re so light! I don’t like heavy earrings at all..x

@yvonnebrohier7829 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Loved making the earrings. Hope to try it again.

@JoBarclayLoggie 3 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome Yvonne - apologies for my tardy reply - but I've been away from the computer for a few days! x

@rhodacardinal3372 3 жыл бұрын

One of the easiest tutorials ever!! I am subscribing!! Please post more

@JoBarclayLoggie 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rhoda....there's over 50 tutorials there already but I'm always filming and uploading new content and as a subscriber, you shouldn't miss out on anything! ;-) x

@Darlene.P 3 жыл бұрын

So cute !

@JoBarclayLoggie 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks...x

@stephencorbett9585 3 жыл бұрын

Wow 😍

@piepeeya4604 3 жыл бұрын

Runs to get beads to try this. Thanks Jo! real excited. =)

@JoBarclayLoggie 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Pie! lol! That's a great comment and the best endorsement ever!! x

@piepeeya4604 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Jo

@galemckiddy5120 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great design and tutorial. After having had earrings break, I like to bring my thread through my wire earring loop at least 3 times so the attachment will be stronger.

@JoBarclayLoggie 2 жыл бұрын

Wow - I've only ever reinforced by passing through the attachment points twice before but am sure your earrings are totally secure doing it 3 times over! x

@piepeeya4604 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! I finally finished a pair of these! Thank you Jo. =)

@JoBarclayLoggie 3 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful Pie! Wishing you hours of happiness wearing them! x

@HB-ct2nv 3 жыл бұрын

I love the diamond shaped ring idea! Would love to see how you make that.

@StitchesbySharonH 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, she listed her tutorial for the round ring in the description box. I was thinking that you could try and adapt it for the diamond shape? I’ve only been beading for a short time so I don’t know how easy or difficult it would be to do, but thought I’d suggest it to you. Best of luck if you decide to try it!

@JoBarclayLoggie 3 жыл бұрын

I should look great as a ring - I'll definitely be doing a tutorial but in the meantime Sharon's suggestion below is a great one! x

@JoBarclayLoggie 3 жыл бұрын

Fab idea Sharon! Thank you for making the suggestion..it's the perfect solution while I get myself organised with a tutorial for a diamond brick stitch ring on its own. It'll be a while as there are a stream of other videos waiting to go 'live' beforehand...x

@sharonking9652 2 жыл бұрын

I love your tutorial. I wanted to ask what color is your fireline beading thread?

@JoBarclayLoggie 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sharon - I tend to use Crystal (Which is white) or Black Satin for beads that aren't transparent...x

@ramonahenderson308 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love love the pattern and your video. I’m having trouble with the tip beads and not showing the thread. Please advise

@JoBarclayLoggie 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ramona - just wanted to check exactly where you mean ... Do you mean you can see the thread from the seed bead that sits just below the crystal at the base? Because if that's the place - it's unavoidable- you will see a little amount of thread as you pass the needle back in to the crystal. If you're seeing thread elsewhere, possibly at the top tip where you attach the ear wire - the only thread you should see is the thread that exits the top bead and passes through the loop of your ear wire. Please let me know which end you mean and I'll see if I can help....x

@ramonahenderson308 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoBarclayLoggie thanks so much for replying. I end up doing a picot type ending bc I couldn’t let thread show. Love the video and pattern. Have done with 10 and another with 11

@JoBarclayLoggie 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see them... post them to Jo Barclay Loggie Handmade Jewellery fb page please...x

@nishrinkhalil4078 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! Wondering how to put on a (bail) at the top if I make it into a pendant. Because the pendant would gave yo fall flat and not like the earrings. Please advise

@JoBarclayLoggie 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nishrin...Sorry I've neglected youtube the last couple of days! Attaching a bail would be too different to attaching the ear wire. I've made them into pendants using jump rings and you just need to ensure that that you have the finding at 90 degrees to the beadwork and it shouldn't be a problem....x

@nishrinkhalil4078 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoBarclayLoggie , thank you for replying. I am still not sure if I understand it fully. What is a finding? Also, do you have a link you could maybe share in which you have done the same? Looking forward to seeing more of your fantastic work.

@JoBarclayLoggie 3 жыл бұрын

“Findings “ are the nuts, bolts and screws of Jewellery making…so, headpins, shepherd’s hooks, clasps etc… I’ll have a look through and see if I can find something…if not, it’s certainly something that I’ll try to demo in a new design coming up. What type of bail do you want to use - one I know that, I’ll try and explain it a little clearer…xx

@nishrinkhalil4078 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoBarclayLoggie , thank you so much.

@erinwood4968 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to know what beading program/app you use, please 😊 I think your tutorial is very well done and you are a very good teacher. Thanks 🙏

@JoBarclayLoggie 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Erin! 😊 I use a mobile app called Perl'art. I'll check the spelling of it a bit later and come back to you here if I've not got it right...x

@erinwood4968 3 жыл бұрын

Jo Barclay Loggie Thanks for answering my question. I found the app. But what I didn’t see in the description for the app, is what kind of patterns does it have templates for. Peyote? RAW? I would appreciate your review of the app

@JoBarclayLoggie 3 жыл бұрын

I find it useful for when I’m teaching workshops, but I probably don’t use it to its full potential! It’s good for planning patterns and has grids for loom work, brick stitch, peyote stitch, right angle weave and 2 drop peyote. Bead wise it has options for miyuki, swarovski, precious, star man, matubo and Toho... but not every single size/shape in each category. There are plenty of add ons that you can purchase but I just use it very simply. Hope that helps...x

@erinwood4968 3 жыл бұрын

Jo Barclay Loggie I really appreciate your thoughts about the app. It definitely gives me more insight 😊 thanks

@deeron1554 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use size 8 beads to make these earring. I find size 11s a bit strainous for my eyes!

@JoBarclayLoggie 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dani - yes, of course you can. Your diamond shape earring will be a bigger size but I don't think that would be a problem! ;-) x

@piepeeya4604 3 жыл бұрын

I made one, not that great....because I broke a bead in the middle. Try to sneak another in but the tread shows. Was a lot of fun, will try again =)

@JoBarclayLoggie 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no Pie! That's so frustrating when that happens! I normally have to walk away from the project at that stage and come back to it later on! I'm sure you'll get it sorted! x

@donnalee1640 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your tutorial and bead pattern. Look forward to making these earrings. ♥️ But gosh, there were FAR TOO MANY ADS in your tutorial. Very frustrating and distracting. 😡

@JoBarclayLoggie 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the tutorial... sorry about the ads, hopefully you could skip through most of them...x