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Keystone earrings Tutorial

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Learn how to make beautiful Keystone Earrings with this step-by-step DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. Using quad bows, bicones, and a variety of Miyuki seed beads (sizes 11/0, 15/0, 8/0), this tutorial will guide you through basic and intermediate beading techniques like right-angle weave (RAW), circular peyote, and herringbone stitch. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced beader, you'll enjoy creating these stylish earrings that you can customize with your favorite colors. Perfect for DIY jewelry enthusiasts looking to expand their skills!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • QuadBow Beads - Lava Red | Pack of 20

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  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Sunflower AB 4mm | Pack of 120

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Maroon 15/0

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Transparent Dark Topaz 11/0

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Hawthorne 11/0

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Banana 8/0

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  • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 8 (Thick) | 50 Meter Spool

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  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium Antique Copper Plated Brass | Pack of 36

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  • QuadBow Beads - Jet Gold Splash | Pack of 20

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Keystone earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • QuadBow: Lava red, 8 beads
  • Bicone 4mm: Sunflower AB, 8-16 beads
  • Miyuki 15/0: Duracoat opaque maroon, 20-40 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0: Matte transparent dark topaz, 144-160 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0: Duracoat opaque hawthorne, 144-160 beads
  • Miyuki 8/0: Duracoat opaque banana, 16 beads
  • Dragonthread 8: Green, ~6 feet per pair
  • Jump rings 4mm: Gold, 2 pieces
  • Earwire of choice: Antique copper, 1 pair Alternate color
  • QuadBow: Jet gold splash, 8 beads
  • Bicone 4mm: Sunflower AB, 8-16 beads
  • Miyuki 15/0: Antique beige Ceylon, 20-40 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0: Translucent spice, 144-160 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0: Galvanized gold, 144-160 beads
  • Miyuki 8/0: Matte opaque cream, 16 beads
  • Dragonthread 8: Green, ~6 feet per pair
  • Jump rings 4mm: Gold, 2 pieces
  • Earwire of choice: Antique copper, 1 pair

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Gather Materials: Prepare your seed beads (sizes 11/0, 15/0, 8/0), quad bows, bicones, Dragon Thread (size 8), and a needle. Prepare the Thread: Cut about 2.5-3 feet of thread. Tie a knot at the end. Start the Base: Using primary 11/0 seed beads, create a right-angle weave (RAW) unit. Tie it securely. Expand the RAW Unit: Continue adding beads to form a double RAW unit, ensuring tight, even spacing. Incorporate Secondary Beads: Add secondary 11/0 seed beads using a herringbone stitch, forming a distinct pattern. Add Bicones for Accent: Include bicones in the design for a stylish touch, working them into the existing structure. Complete the Earring: Finish the pattern by adding final rows of 15/0 beads, ensuring the design is symmetrical. Repeat for the Second Earring: Follow the same steps to complete the second earring.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    Learn how to make beautiful Keystone Earrings with this step-by-step DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. Using quad bows, bicones, and a variety of Miyuki seed beads (sizes 11/0, 15/0, 8/0), this tutorial will guide you through basic and intermediate beading techniques like right-angle weave (RAW), circular peyote, and herringbone stitch. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced beader, you'll enjoy creating these stylish earrings that you can customize with your favorite colors. Perfect for DIY jewelry enthusiasts looking to expand their skills!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • QuadBow: Lava red, 8 beads
  • Bicone 4mm: Sunflower AB, 8-16 beads
  • Miyuki 15/0: Duracoat opaque maroon, 20-40 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0: Matte transparent dark topaz, 144-160 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0: Duracoat opaque hawthorne, 144-160 beads
  • Miyuki 8/0: Duracoat opaque banana, 16 beads
  • Dragonthread 8: Green, ~6 feet per pair
  • Jump rings 4mm: Gold, 2 pieces
  • Earwire of choice: Antique copper, 1 pair Alternate color
  • QuadBow: Jet gold splash, 8 beads
  • Bicone 4mm: Sunflower AB, 8-16 beads
  • Miyuki 15/0: Antique beige Ceylon, 20-40 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0: Translucent spice, 144-160 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0: Galvanized gold, 144-160 beads
  • Miyuki 8/0: Matte opaque cream, 16 beads
  • Dragonthread 8: Green, ~6 feet per pair
  • Jump rings 4mm: Gold, 2 pieces
  • Earwire of choice: Antique copper, 1 pair

    • Project Steps

    Gather Materials: Prepare your seed beads (sizes 11/0, 15/0, 8/0), quad bows, bicones, Dragon Thread (size 8), and a needle. Prepare the Thread: Cut about 2.5-3 feet of thread. Tie a knot at the end. Start the Base: Using primary 11/0 seed beads, create a right-angle weave (RAW) unit. Tie it securely. Expand the RAW Unit: Continue adding beads to form a double RAW unit, ensuring tight, even spacing. Incorporate Secondary Beads: Add secondary 11/0 seed beads using a herringbone stitch, forming a distinct pattern. Add Bicones for Accent: Include bicones in the design for a stylish touch, working them into the existing structure. Complete the Earring: Finish the pattern by adding final rows of 15/0 beads, ensuring the design is symmetrical. Repeat for the Second Earring: Follow the same steps to complete the second earring.