Long Dangle and Duster Earring Tutorials

Many Inspirational Beading readers know that I avoid making earrings because they require metal components, and I’m a strictly non-metal beader. Today I’m going to confess a little secret - even if I could make and wear earrings, I wouldn’t. For some reason, no matter what size or shape, they look completely ridiculous on me. And since I’ve never made a habit of wearing earrings, I wouldn’t trust myself to design them for others. I wouldn’t even know where to begin.

Even though I’m not fond of this classic jewelry niche as part of my own wardrobe, I do love the look of some earrings - especially the long, fringed, shoulder-duster type. The popularity of feather accessories and boho jewelry means that big, bold and dangly earrings are a trend favorite. Purely for the fun of it, I went on the hunt for some beautiful long earring tutorials, and found some fabulous projects! Many of these projects come in at around 3 inches, but could easily be adapted for even longer earrings by using longer chains, or adding more beads.

Circle Gets the Square Earrings

Circle Gets the Square Statement Earrings by Artbeads.com

Billie Monster’s Tassel Earrings from How Joyful

Leather Tassel Earring Tutorial by Black & White and Loved All Over

Fabric Chandelier Earrings by Holland Cox

Sugar and Spice Earrings by Fusionbeads.com

Confetti Earrings Tutorial by Fusionbeads.com

Multistrand Alberta Ferretti Inspired Earrings by Fashion Thrill

Chocolate Rain Earrings by Auntie’s Beads

Sugar and Spice Earrings - Confetti Earrings

Cascading Peacock Hoop Earrings from ABeadStore.com

Recycled Chain Earrings Tutorial from Artbeads.com

Peaceful Waters Earring Project by Fusionbeads.com

Midnight Orb Earrings by Beadaholique

Peaceful Waters Earrings - Midnight Orb Earrings

Do you like to wear or make super long earrings? What’s your favorite material?

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