Now make first earring. Thread first set of bead with beading wire. Then back again through first bead.

Twist 2 ends of wire together to and loop this twisted wire through hoop in earring casting, hook or finding. If there isn't a loop, then loop wire around lowest prong of casting before setting stone into casting and closing up prongs. Close that bottom prong a little loosely to allow hoop to move fluidly.

Twist wire back over top bead to fasten it and cut off excess wire. That's one earring.

Repeat to make second earring.

Railroading makes surface of work flatter, improves floss coverage, and some say it maximizes light reflected by floss.

A short cut is to railroad only half of stitch that lies on top, as this is one that is seen most clearly, although some stitchers say that they can see bottom leg of stitch clearly, too.

If you are unsure whether or not to do it, try an experiment. Do a row or two of "unrailroaded" and some of "full railroaded." You'll see a definite difference. Now do a row of "half railroaded." What do you think? Is there enough of a difference to merit extra time?

If you are using blended floss (2 colors) I don’t think it matters what side of needle either of color is on, and it doesn’t need to be consistent. It only matters that it’s flat.

And if you're doing satin stitch or bargello or some other stitch which has long stitches, your work will definiately be better if you railroad.