Peppermint Candy Earrings & Necklace Beading Pattern

Learn how to make festive, beaded peppermint candies and finish them off as a pair of holiday earrings and a sweet pendant necklace.  These circular peyote stitch beaded candies are three-dimensional and substantial (being filled), so they look just like the real thing.  You'll get lots of compliments on these cool mints – we get compliments from strangers every time we wear them.  And they'd make a wonderful and whimsical beaded gift.

This detailed beading pattern includes a recommended materials list, bead color information, over 100 high-resolution photos, and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions to ensure your success and enjoyment.

Finished Dimensions:

The finished beaded peppermint measures nearly 1” (2.5 cm) across and 0.25” (6 mm) deep.

Recommended Materials:

- 6 lb FireLine beading thread
- #12 long beading needle
- Size 15/0 TOHO seed beads x (2) colors
- Dimes (or dime size pieces of cardboard) for the center of the candy. We used dimes.
- Flush cutter

Earring Materials:

- Earwires

Necklace Materials:

- 4 mm closed jump ring
- Flexible beading wire
- 2 mm crimp tubes
- End clasps
- Flush cutter
- Crimper tool