I've always like the idea of mixing bead work with metal components. Estelle of Petit Bout de Chou has a pretty mandala inspired earrings tutorial which shows off ombre colored beads within metal. rings. You do not have to use the graduated color scheme ...
I've always like the idea of mixing bead work with metal components. Estelle of Petit Bout de Chou has a pretty mandala inspired earrings tutorial which shows off ombre colored beads within metal. rings. You do not have to use the graduated color scheme at all if you prefer a patterned look.
The earrings are lovely but what made this design pop was the use of larger rings which were hung from the same ear wire loops.