French Floral Wire Leaf Earrings Tutorial

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Create your own French Floral Wire Leaf Earrings with this detailed DIY jewelry-making tutorial from PotomacBeads. This tutorial guides you through each step, using materials such as Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads, Miyuki Seed Beads, and French hook earwires. Learn the French floral wire technique to craft beautiful, artistic earrings or pendants.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

French Floral Wire Leaf Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Peridot 4mm, 20 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Tea Rose 8/0, 12 Beads
  • Athenacast Earwires - French Hook with Coil & Ball Premium Real Silver Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Crystal AB 6mm, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all beads and cut two pieces of 10-inch wire per earring. Start Wiring: Bend the wire in half, slide on a leaf bead, and start twisting the wires to secure the bead. Add Beads: Place a 4mm bicone bead on the wire, twist to secure, and bend the wire back towards the top. Repeat: Follow the same steps for the other side, adjusting the wire length for artistic variation. Final Adjustments: Ensure both earrings are symmetrical by comparing and adjusting during the creation process.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Create your own French Floral Wire Leaf Earrings with this detailed DIY jewelry-making tutorial from PotomacBeads. This tutorial guides you through each step, using materials such as Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads, Miyuki Seed Beads, and French hook earwires. Learn the French floral wire technique to craft beautiful, artistic earrings or pendants.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Peridot 4mm, 20 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Tea Rose 8/0, 12 Beads
  • Athenacast Earwires - French Hook with Coil & Ball Premium Real Silver Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Crystal AB 6mm, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all beads and cut two pieces of 10-inch wire per earring. Start Wiring: Bend the wire in half, slide on a leaf bead, and start twisting the wires to secure the bead. Add Beads: Place a 4mm bicone bead on the wire, twist to secure, and bend the wire back towards the top. Repeat: Follow the same steps for the other side, adjusting the wire length for artistic variation. Final Adjustments: Ensure both earrings are symmetrical by comparing and adjusting during the creation process.