Hello #diy Fam
For this Month theme, International Honey Bee Day I wanted something light and shiny that still nods to the #hive, so I made these golden honeycomb #earrings #jewelry using straw #beads. They are quick and easy to make, budget friendly, and they sparkle like #honey in the sun.
Created using Canva
Materials Used
- Gold Straw beads
- 0.30 mm fishing line
- 2 earring studs
- 2 small jump rings
- Scissors
The Making
- String 6 straw beads and tie them into a snug little ring.
- To one side of the hex you already have, add 5 new beads, then go back through the first of those 5 to close the ring. Pull it snug.
- Reuse one side of the hex you already have, add 5 new beads.
- On the other side, pass the line through that shared side, then go back through the first of those 5 beads to close the ring. Pull it snug.
- Keep repeating that same move: borrow a side, add 5 beads, close the ring.
- The last hex, pass the line through 2 beads on the shared side
- Add 3 beads to the other
- Tie a knot twice or more to secure the ends
- Pass the line on both sides, to the nearest beads, pull to tuck the knot inside the next bead so it disappears.
- Cut off the excess fishing line
- Build a matching cluster for the other ear. Same steps, same tension.
- Open a jump ring, pass it through a strong corner on the top edge and through the loop on your earring stud, then close it neatly.
They’re light, simple yet classy. The hex pattern reads #beehive from across the room, and the bugle beads throw just the right amount of sparkle✨✨✨
