Create stunning Soar High Earrings with this detailed DIY jewelry-making tutorial. Learn to use Athena cast teardrop forms, Miyuki seed beads (sizes 8/0, 11/0, and 15/0), and Miyuki Delicas to craft unique earrings with brick stitch and peyote stitch techniques. Follow along step-by-step and make your own artistic earrings that resemble hot air balloons. Perfect for beaders of all levels, this project allows you to explore your creativity and create beautiful handmade jewelry.
Prepare Materials: Gather Athena cast teardrop forms, Miyuki seed beads (8/0, 11/0, 15/0), Miyuki Delicas, Dragon Thread (size 8), and a beading needle.
Start Brick Stitch: Begin by tying the thread to the form and starting the first row of brick stitch using 8/0 seed beads.
Add Second Row: Continue brick stitching, adding 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads around the form.
Create Firebox (Optional): Use bicones to create a firebox effect, adding it between the rows of beads.
Complete Brick Stitch: Finish the brick stitch by adding the remaining 11/0 and 15/0 beads.
Add Inner Design: Use a combination of 8/0, 11/0, and 15/0 beads to create the inner design, resembling a watermelon or hot air balloon.
Construct Basket: Create the basket using peyote stitch with Delicas, forming 18 rows of three beads.
Attach Basket to Form: Secure the basket to the bottom of the earring form using additional beads.
Attach Ear Wire: Finally, attach the ear wire to complete the earring.
Learn how to create beautiful and artistic RounDuo Bangle Stacker Bracelets in this DIY jewelry-making tutorial. Using RounDuo or RounDuo Mini beads paired with 11/0, 15/0, and 8/0 seed beads, this video will guide you through each step, from selecting materials to finishing with a clasp or continuous bangle design.
Learn how to create beautiful and artistic RounDuo Bangle Stacker Bracelets in this DIY jewelry-making tutorial. Using RounDuo or RounDuo Mini beads paired with 11/0, 15/0, and 8/0 seed beads, this video will guide you through each step, from selecting materials to finishing with a clasp or continuous bangle design. Perfect for both beginners and advanced beaders, this project allows for endless creativity with color combinations. Shop the materials needed and follow along to create your own unique bracelet!
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03-22-25
The tutorials that you give are absolutely wonderful and so appreciated. I am able to look at them again and again until I’m able to figure out how to complete the item. Thank you so much for sharing these patterns with us for free.
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03-21-25
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03-21-25
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03-21-25
Still can't find the draping pearls kit or tutorial!!!
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03-21-25
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03-21-25
Reviews indicate supplies may not be complete. I was hoping to ship this to another address but didn’t see that option available. So I’ll need to pay two shipping fees.
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03-21-25
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03-21-25
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03-21-25
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Create stunning Soar High Earrings with this detailed DIY jewelry-making tutorial. Learn to use Athena cast teardrop forms, Miyuki seed beads (sizes 8/0, 11/0, and 15/0), and Miyuki Delicas to craft unique earrings with brick stitch and peyote stitch techniques. Follow along step-by-step and make your own artistic earrings that resemble hot air balloons. Perfect for beaders of all levels, this project allows you to explore your creativity and create beautiful handmade jewelry.
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Athenacast perfect form endless drop - silver, 2 beads
Prepare Materials: Gather Athena cast teardrop forms, Miyuki seed beads (8/0, 11/0, 15/0), Miyuki Delicas, Dragon Thread (size 8), and a beading needle.
Start Brick Stitch: Begin by tying the thread to the form and starting the first row of brick stitch using 8/0 seed beads.
Add Second Row: Continue brick stitching, adding 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads around the form.
Create Firebox (Optional): Use bicones to create a firebox effect, adding it between the rows of beads.
Complete Brick Stitch: Finish the brick stitch by adding the remaining 11/0 and 15/0 beads.
Add Inner Design: Use a combination of 8/0, 11/0, and 15/0 beads to create the inner design, resembling a watermelon or hot air balloon.
Construct Basket: Create the basket using peyote stitch with Delicas, forming 18 rows of three beads.
Attach Basket to Form: Secure the basket to the bottom of the earring form using additional beads.
Attach Ear Wire: Finally, attach the ear wire to complete the earring.
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