Snowflake Earrings — Festive Beading PDF Tutorial | Crystal & Charm

A beaded focal bead meets a dangling snowflake charm — these festive earrings are quick to make, fun to wear, and a great way to use up beads from your stash.

The beaded top section is worked in an easy netting technique around a 14mm focal bead — a pearl cabochon, rivoli, or vintage two-hole flower bead all work beautifully here. A metallic snowflake charm attaches below via jump rings, adding movement and a bit of holiday sparkle. Colour choices are yours to play with; the sample uses teal and gold for a fresh, modern take on Christmas.

This is a 4-page PDF tutorial with step-by-step instructions and photos for every stage.

Bead list (per pair): 2 × 14mm focal beads (pearl cabochon, rivoli, or two-hole bead), 12 × 3mm fire polished beads, less than 1g each of size 8 seed beads (A), size 11 seed beads (A), size 11 seed beads (B), size 15 seed beads (A), 2 × Christmas/snowflake charms, 2 × earring wires, 4 small jump rings.

Skill level: Beginner. Techniques: Netting, focal bead setting, charm attachment with jump rings.

On A String is a small Australian beading business created by Paula — a beader, teacher, and maker who believes the craft is better when it’s shared. Every tool is designed from the beading table. Every tutorial is written from experience.