How much easier can it get than one piece of wire and ten beads? Metal tube beads are always a good option — try Hill Tribes silver for its earthy, oxidized finish. Vintage tubes in a funky color are also fun. If you use glass beads, bend the wire carefully to avoid breaking the beads.
SUPPLIES
- 20 10–12 mm tube beads (Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, firemountaingems.com)
- 18 in. (46 cm) 22-gauge half-hard wire
- pair of earring wires
- chainnose and roundnose pliers
- diagonal wire cutters
INSTRUCTIONS