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Butterfly Leaf Earrings Tutorial

Create beautiful butterfly-inspired earrings, using LeafDuo beads, IrisDuo beads, and crystals. Learn the tools and materials needed, such as Dragon Thread, 15/0 seed beads, LeafDuo beads, IrisDuo beads, and crystals. Master step-by-step techniques like shaping butterfly wings, decorating edges, and adding wire guards for durability. Experiment with bead colors, sizes, and embellishments to create unique styles, with or without antennae.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Butterfly Leaf Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • LeafDuo Beads - Vitrail Full, 4 Beads
  • IrisDuo Beads - Pastel Bordeaux 7x4mm, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Amethyst AB2x 2mm, 12 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 15/0, ~1 Gram
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Premium 24k Gold Plated Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium 24kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather Materials: Collect LeafDuo beads, IrisDuo bead, 2mm bicones, 15/0 seed beads, Dragon Thread, wire guards, and your beading tools. Create the Butterfly Wings: Thread two LeafDuo beads with their tips facing inward, separated by seed beads. Repeat for the bottom wings, ensuring symmetry. Form the Wing Structure: Tie the beads into a secure loop using Dragon Thread. Adjust to maintain the shape of the butterfly wings. Add Embellishments: Decorate the wings by threading through the second hole of each LeafDuo bead. Add three 15/0 seed beads between each connection for a detailed finish. Attach the Butterfly Body: Place the IrisDuo bead at the center of the design. Secure it by threading through its holes and reinforcing the connection with additional seed beads. Reinforce the Design: Add wire guards at the top of the design for durability. Secure all thread paths by reinforcing and tightening the connections. Finalize the Earrings: Trim excess thread and attach earring hooks or findings. Test the stability of the design before wearing.

    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?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Butterfly Leaf Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Create beautiful butterfly-inspired earrings, using LeafDuo beads, IrisDuo beads, and crystals. Learn the tools and materials needed, such as Dragon Thread, 15/0 seed beads, LeafDuo beads, IrisDuo beads, and crystals. Master step-by-step techniques like shaping butterfly wings, decorating edges, and adding wire guards for durability. Experiment with bead colors, sizes, and embellishments to create unique styles, with or without antennae.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • LeafDuo Beads - Vitrail Full, 4 Beads
  • IrisDuo Beads - Pastel Bordeaux 7x4mm, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Amethyst AB2x 2mm, 12 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 15/0, ~1 Gram
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Premium 24k Gold Plated Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium 24kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Gather Materials: Collect LeafDuo beads, IrisDuo bead, 2mm bicones, 15/0 seed beads, Dragon Thread, wire guards, and your beading tools. Create the Butterfly Wings: Thread two LeafDuo beads with their tips facing inward, separated by seed beads. Repeat for the bottom wings, ensuring symmetry. Form the Wing Structure: Tie the beads into a secure loop using Dragon Thread. Adjust to maintain the shape of the butterfly wings. Add Embellishments: Decorate the wings by threading through the second hole of each LeafDuo bead. Add three 15/0 seed beads between each connection for a detailed finish. Attach the Butterfly Body: Place the IrisDuo bead at the center of the design. Secure it by threading through its holes and reinforcing the connection with additional seed beads. Reinforce the Design: Add wire guards at the top of the design for durability. Secure all thread paths by reinforcing and tightening the connections. Finalize the Earrings: Trim excess thread and attach earring hooks or findings. Test the stability of the design before wearing.