Create beautiful Cinco Star Earrings with this DIY jewelry-making tutorial from PotomacBeads! Learn how to use RounDuo beads, Czech faceted round beads, and Miyuki seed beads in sizes 8/0 and 15/0 to craft these stunning five-point star earrings. The video includes step-by-step instructions for adding wire guards and earwires to complete your project. Perfect for beaders of all levels, this tutorial will guide you through each stage of the process, from the initial star design to finishing and reinforcing your earrings. Gather your materials and get creative with this fun and artistic beading project!
Gather Materials: Collect RounDuo beads, Czech faceted round beads, Miyuki seed beads (8/0 and 15/0), wire guards, earwires, size 10 needle, and Dragon thread (size 8).
Create the Base Star:
Thread five RounDuo beads onto the Dragon thread and tie a knot to form a circle.
Step up through the second hole of each RounDuo bead.
Add two 8/0 seed beads between each RounDuo bead.
Add Round Beads and Seed Beads:
Insert a 4mm Czech round bead between each pair of 8/0 seed beads.
Add five 15/0 seed beads around the exterior of the star shape.
Form the Center and Tighten:
Step up through the third bead in each group of 15/0 seed beads, adding an 8/0 seed bead between groups to pull the design tight.
Reinforce the center by going through the beads again.
Add the Earwires:
Attach the wire guard at the top of the star and reinforce the attachment by threading through the beads multiple times.
Connect the earwire to the wire guard.
Finishing:
Burn off any excess thread, and the Cinco Star Earrings are complete!
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Create beautiful Cinco Star Earrings with this DIY jewelry-making tutorial from PotomacBeads! Learn how to use RounDuo beads, Czech faceted round beads, and Miyuki seed beads in sizes 8/0 and 15/0 to craft these stunning five-point star earrings. The video includes step-by-step instructions for adding wire guards and earwires to complete your project. Perfect for beaders of all levels, this tutorial will guide you through each stage of the process, from the initial star design to finishing and reinforcing your earrings. Gather your materials and get creative with this fun and artistic beading project!
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The designer's suggested colors & materials:
RounDuo Beads - White Lava Red (Pack of ~75) 5mm, 10 beads
Gather Materials: Collect RounDuo beads, Czech faceted round beads, Miyuki seed beads (8/0 and 15/0), wire guards, earwires, size 10 needle, and Dragon thread (size 8).
Create the Base Star:
Thread five RounDuo beads onto the Dragon thread and tie a knot to form a circle.
Step up through the second hole of each RounDuo bead.
Add two 8/0 seed beads between each RounDuo bead.
Add Round Beads and Seed Beads:
Insert a 4mm Czech round bead between each pair of 8/0 seed beads.
Add five 15/0 seed beads around the exterior of the star shape.
Form the Center and Tighten:
Step up through the third bead in each group of 15/0 seed beads, adding an 8/0 seed bead between groups to pull the design tight.
Reinforce the center by going through the beads again.
Add the Earwires:
Attach the wire guard at the top of the star and reinforce the attachment by threading through the beads multiple times.
Connect the earwire to the wire guard.
Finishing:
Burn off any excess thread, and the Cinco Star Earrings are complete!
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