AVA Maria Star Earrings Tutorial

In this video from The Potomac Bead Company, Zina from HoneyBeads1 teaches you how to make her AVA Maria Star Earrings design.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

AVA Maria Star Earrings Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • 11/0 Seed Beads
  • 10 4mm Swarovski Bicones
  • 2 14mm Swarovski Rivolis
  • Ear Hooks
  • Size 6 or 5mm Rings
  • 10 AVA Beads
  • Pliers
  • Size 10 Pony Needle
  • Fireline (0.50mm, Crystal)
  • Scissors or Thread Cutter
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all the beads and tools listed above.
    Thread the Needle: Use about an arm's span of Fireline, adjust based on preference.
    Begin Beading: Start with the AVA beads, adding seed beads and bicones according to the pattern.
    Form the Star: Follow the tutorial to correctly position the AVA beads to create the star shape.
    Secure the Center: Add the Swarovski Rivoli in the center, securing it with seed beads.
    Complete the Shape: Continue adding and securing beads to finalize the star shape.
    Add the Finishing Touches: Create a loop for the ear hook, attach the hook, and close the ring.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

    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

    In this video from The Potomac Bead Company, Zina from HoneyBeads1 teaches you how to make her AVA Maria Star Earrings design.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • 11/0 Seed Beads
  • 10 4mm Swarovski Bicones
  • 2 14mm Swarovski Rivolis
  • Ear Hooks
  • Size 6 or 5mm Rings
  • 10 AVA Beads
  • Pliers
  • Size 10 Pony Needle
  • Fireline (0.50mm, Crystal)
  • Scissors or Thread Cutter
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all the beads and tools listed above.
    Thread the Needle: Use about an arm's span of Fireline, adjust based on preference.
    Begin Beading: Start with the AVA beads, adding seed beads and bicones according to the pattern.
    Form the Star: Follow the tutorial to correctly position the AVA beads to create the star shape.
    Secure the Center: Add the Swarovski Rivoli in the center, securing it with seed beads.
    Complete the Shape: Continue adding and securing beads to finalize the star shape.
    Add the Finishing Touches: Create a loop for the ear hook, attach the hook, and close the ring.