AVA Goes Baroque Tutorial

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This video tutorial featured by Potomac Bead Company and designed/recorded by Gianna Zimmerman teaches you how to make Gianna's "AVA Goes Baroque" earring design.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

AVA Goes Baroque Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • AVA® Beads
  • 11/0 and 15/0 Miyuki Seed Beads in various colors (Galvanized Gold, Silver Lined, Bronze)
  • 3mm Swarovski Pearls
  • Preciosa Bugles
  • O Beads in two colors (Metallic Violet, Brass Gold)
  • Fire Line (0.006 size)
  • Beeswax (for threading)
  • John James Needle
  • Ear hooks
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with threading a Swarovski Pearl, followed by four 15/0 Bronze Seed Beads, creating a loop.
    Add two AVA® Beads, threading through all three holes, alternating with O Beads and 15/0 Seed Beads for decoration.
    Incorporate Bugles between AVA® Beads using 15/0 Gold Seed Beads to secure the structure.
    Repeat the pattern symmetrically to complete the second half of the earring.
    Finish by attaching the ear hook after securing the end threads.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial featured by Potomac Bead Company and designed/recorded by Gianna Zimmerman teaches you how to make Gianna's "AVA Goes Baroque" earring design.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • AVA® Beads
  • 11/0 and 15/0 Miyuki Seed Beads in various colors (Galvanized Gold, Silver Lined, Bronze)
  • 3mm Swarovski Pearls
  • Preciosa Bugles
  • O Beads in two colors (Metallic Violet, Brass Gold)
  • Fire Line (0.006 size)
  • Beeswax (for threading)
  • John James Needle
  • Ear hooks
  • Project Steps

    Start with threading a Swarovski Pearl, followed by four 15/0 Bronze Seed Beads, creating a loop.
    Add two AVA® Beads, threading through all three holes, alternating with O Beads and 15/0 Seed Beads for decoration.
    Incorporate Bugles between AVA® Beads using 15/0 Gold Seed Beads to secure the structure.
    Repeat the pattern symmetrically to complete the second half of the earring.
    Finish by attaching the ear hook after securing the end threads.