Stella Obscura


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by Valorie Clifton

These earrings were inspired by my love for all things Middle Earth, from the Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien.  They compliment a necklace that I designed based on the Eye of Sauron and the dark tower of Orthanc, symbolic of the powers of darkness in Tolkien’s fictional world.  The motif resembles a dark star, an obscure heavenly body that is only detectible through the energy it emits. 

This tutorial is intended for those who have a basic knowledge of beading and thread tension.   You should also be comfortable following diagrams and charts. 

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Recommended Wubbers Products for this Tutorial

  • Wubbers Classic Chain Nose or Flat Nose Pliers (two pairs are handy!)