Sparkly Sugar Skull Earrings, Necklace & Brooch Beading Pattern

Learn how to make this "Sparkly Sugar Skull" design into festive earrings, a pendant necklace, and a beaded brooch, perfect for your Day of the Dead and/or Halloween festivities. This design can be made up in either size 15/0s or 11/0s - the choice is yours. And, while shaped peyote is typically a bit challenging, don’t be scared to try this one. We show you how to stitch up every row and do every turnaround - making this project suitable for beaders of all skill levels - including beginners. Here’s to remembering our loved ones with a joyful heart.

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

Finished Dimensions:

The finished beaded sugar skull measures just over 0.75” (20 mm) wide and 1.25” (32 mm) tall.

Recommended Materials:

- #12 long beading needle
- 4 lb - 10 lb FireLine beading thread
- Size 11/0 or 15/0 seed beads x (3) colors
- Flush cutter

Necklace Materials:

- 4 mm closed jump ring
- 4 mm open jump rings
- End clasps
- Gold or silver snake chain or a black leather cord
- Fold over crimps with an eye for your size chain or cord

Earring Materials:

- 4 mm closed jump rings
- Earwires
- Chain nose or flat nose pliers

Brooch Pin Materials:

- Pin back - we used pin backs with adhesive pads
- G-S Hypo Cement or SuperGlue - if needed