In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Allie teaches you how to make fun and easy "Toy Solider" earrings. You can also find a kit for these earrings here:
Crystal Rondelles in Crystal AB color (for the fancy top of the hat)
Teardrop Bead in Jet AB (for the top of the hat)
Head Pins
Stainless Steel Ear Wires
Pliers (Round Nose, Wire Cutters, Needle Nose)
Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps
Quick Project Steps
Start with an O Bead for the feet.
Add the Miyuki Rectangle Bead for the pants.
Follow with the red pinch bead for the shirt.
Add a daisy spacer for the collar.
Place a 6mm Czech glass pearl for the head.
Add crystal rondelles for the fancy top of the hat.
Finish with a teardrop bead at the very top for the hat.
Use the head pins to string the beads together, and finalize with the stainless steel ear wires for wearing.
Create a double or tripple leather wrap with an extra flair. Use seed beads to create a delicate border to showcase a mosaic of gemstones, crystals and glass. This wrap is comfortable to wear and makes a great piece to take (or make) on a summer vacation destination.
Create a double or tripple leather wrap with an extra flair. Use seed beads to create a delicate border to showcase a mosaic of gemstones, crystals and glass. This wrap is comfortable to wear and makes a great piece to take (or make) on a summer vacation destination.
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Item Description
In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Allie teaches you how to make fun and easy "Toy Solider" earrings. You can also find a kit for these earrings here:
Designer's Material List
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
O Beads (for the soldier's feet)
Miyuki Rectangle Beads (for the soldier's pants)
Pinch Bead in red (for the soldier's shirt)
Daisy Spacer (for the soldier's ruffled collar)
6mm Czech Glass Pearl (for the soldier's head)
Crystal Rondelles in Crystal AB color (for the fancy top of the hat)
Teardrop Bead in Jet AB (for the top of the hat)
Head Pins
Stainless Steel Ear Wires
Pliers (Round Nose, Wire Cutters, Needle Nose)
Project Steps
Start with an O Bead for the feet.
Add the Miyuki Rectangle Bead for the pants.
Follow with the red pinch bead for the shirt.
Add a daisy spacer for the collar.
Place a 6mm Czech glass pearl for the head.
Add crystal rondelles for the fancy top of the hat.
Finish with a teardrop bead at the very top for the hat.
Use the head pins to string the beads together, and finalize with the stainless steel ear wires for wearing.
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