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Bespoke Pearl Earrings Tutorial

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Create your own bespoke pearl earrings with this DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. Learn how to use 6 mm pearls, size 8/0, 11/0, and 15/0 seed beads, and 3 mm bugle beads to craft stunning earrings perfect for any occasion. This step-by-step tutorial guides you through designing custom jewelry with ease, incorporating bugle beads for structure and seed beads for intricate details. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced beader, this project offers creative inspiration for your next jewelry design. Gather your pearls, seed beads, and bugle beads, and follow along!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Bespoke Pearl Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Bright White 6mm, 14 beads
  • Miyuki Bugle - Gilt Lined Opal 3mm, 12 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Aztec Gold 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Pale Gold 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 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 your materials: You’ll need 6 mm pearls, 8/0, 11/0, and 15/0 seed beads, 3 mm bugle beads, thread, and needle. Begin the base: String 6 mm pearl beads and create a loop with five size 8/0 seed beads around each side of the pearl. Reinforce the structure: Go back through the pearl and beads to tighten and secure the loop. Add bugle beads: String a sequence of a size 15/0 seed bead, a bugle bead, and another size 8/0 seed bead. Go through the design and add these "spokes" around the perimeter. Complete the pattern: Add the spokes evenly around the pearl, pulling the thread tightly to ensure no gaps. Finish the earring: After completing the spokes, attach an earring hook to complete the design.

    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"
    Bespoke Pearl Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Create your own bespoke pearl earrings with this DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. Learn how to use 6 mm pearls, size 8/0, 11/0, and 15/0 seed beads, and 3 mm bugle beads to craft stunning earrings perfect for any occasion. This step-by-step tutorial guides you through designing custom jewelry with ease, incorporating bugle beads for structure and seed beads for intricate details. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced beader, this project offers creative inspiration for your next jewelry design. Gather your pearls, seed beads, and bugle beads, and follow along!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Bright White 6mm, 14 beads
  • Miyuki Bugle - Gilt Lined Opal 3mm, 12 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Aztec Gold 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Pale Gold 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 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 your materials: You’ll need 6 mm pearls, 8/0, 11/0, and 15/0 seed beads, 3 mm bugle beads, thread, and needle. Begin the base: String 6 mm pearl beads and create a loop with five size 8/0 seed beads around each side of the pearl. Reinforce the structure: Go back through the pearl and beads to tighten and secure the loop. Add bugle beads: String a sequence of a size 15/0 seed bead, a bugle bead, and another size 8/0 seed bead. Go through the design and add these "spokes" around the perimeter. Complete the pattern: Add the spokes evenly around the pearl, pulling the thread tightly to ensure no gaps. Finish the earring: After completing the spokes, attach an earring hook to complete the design.