Explore the science of chemistry with these clever, beautiful beaded molecule earrings, and create an instant conversation-starter addition to any ensemble! The Brain Chemistry earrings use the molecule stitch to combine sparkly Swarovski bicone crystals and bright Japanese seed beads for the look of fine jewelry. These earrings accurately model the 3D chemical structure of gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA), a very important brain molecule responsible for a calming effect on brain cells.

Students will learn the designer's own molecule stitch, and will use this stitch to weave Swarovski crystals and Japanese seed beads together to mimic each carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen atom of the GABA molecule, as well as all the bonds between those atoms. The class will include a basic, accessible chemistry lesson from a Ph.D. biochemist, and will show how to use the molecule stitch to explore the chemical structures of many other beaded molecules.