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Beading Different Length Triangles Tutorial

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Have you beaded a brick stitch triangle and ever wondered how to make the sides longer? Check out this video to show you how to control the size and shape of your triangle beaded beads while also attaching to a metal form like the rectangle used in this DIY video. Create the earrings with size 11 seed beads and Delica beads.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Beading Different Length Triangles Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Perfect Form Rectangle - Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plating 23X13.5mm, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Metallic Patina Iris 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Translucent Thistle 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Bright Copper 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads Dyed Opaque Olive Size 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads Duracoat Opaque Dyed Dark Orchid Size 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires with Balls - Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather your seed beads, Delica beads, wire guards, earwires, and metal forms.
    Begin with Basic Brick Stitch: Start by creating an equilateral triangle using single beads in a brick stitch pattern.
    Multi-Drop Brick Stitch: For elongated triangles, use a multi-drop brick stitch, adding two or more beads per stitch.
    Attach Beads to Metal Forms: Carefully attach your beaded triangles to the metal forms using the brick stitch technique.
    Vary Bead Sizes and Types: Experiment with different bead sizes and types to add variety and depth to your design.
    Finish and Assemble: Add the wire guards and attach the earwires to complete your earrings.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Protective Coatings - Permalac Collection | Semi-Gloss and Matte (8ml bottle of each)
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Different Length Triangles Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Have you beaded a brick stitch triangle and ever wondered how to make the sides longer? Check out this video to show you how to control the size and shape of your triangle beaded beads while also attaching to a metal form like the rectangle used in this DIY video. Create the earrings with size 11 seed beads and Delica beads.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Perfect Form Rectangle - Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plating 23X13.5mm, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Metallic Patina Iris 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Translucent Thistle 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Bright Copper 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads Dyed Opaque Olive Size 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads Duracoat Opaque Dyed Dark Orchid Size 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires with Balls - Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather your seed beads, Delica beads, wire guards, earwires, and metal forms.
    Begin with Basic Brick Stitch: Start by creating an equilateral triangle using single beads in a brick stitch pattern.
    Multi-Drop Brick Stitch: For elongated triangles, use a multi-drop brick stitch, adding two or more beads per stitch.
    Attach Beads to Metal Forms: Carefully attach your beaded triangles to the metal forms using the brick stitch technique.
    Vary Bead Sizes and Types: Experiment with different bead sizes and types to add variety and depth to your design.
    Finish and Assemble: Add the wire guards and attach the earwires to complete your earrings.