How to Make Beaded Hoop Earrings

Beaded hoop earrings are a simple yet glamorous addition to any outfit. They can add a dash of color and adventure to a sharp business suit or complement a daring and exotic outfit for a night out on the town. They also make wonderful and inexpensive gifts that mean even more when you make them yourself. In this article, we will discuss how to make beaded hoop earrings.

Things You'll Need

• Pretty glass beads
• Silver, continuous hoop earrings

Instructions

1. Start with a "continuous" clasp (as shown in the picture above) so that you can thread the beads on easily and not worry about them falling off while you are wearing them.

2. 

   Select at least 5 pairs of beads that you like. One bead from each pair will go on each earring. The more beads you add, the less of the hoop will show.

3. 

   Thread the beads onto the earring. Start with the bead you want closest to the front, then work backwards. Many times people place a large, shaped bead like blue glass stars (shown) in the middle, then smaller beads on each end. Clip the earring closed to keep the beads on the hoop.

4. 

   Create a chandelier effect by adding strings of beads to the pattern, as an option.