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Triad Earrings Tutorial

This tutorial from PotomacBeads shows you how to make our 'Triad' earrings. Find a list of supplies in the description.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
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Triad Earrings Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 11/0 Delicas (Miyuki brand, Duracoat galvanized silver color)
  • 15/0 Seed Beads (Opaque smoke color or similar)
  • 6mm Czech Glass Pearls
  • Head pins and 24 gauge wire
  • Ear wires
  • .006 Wildfire Beading Thread (Green color)
  • Size 12 Needle
  • Beading tools: Thread Zap or thread burner, Bent Nose Pliers, Wire Cutters, Round Nose Pliers

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare the Materials: Gather 11/0 Delicas, 15/0 seed beads, 6mm Czech Glass Pearls, head pins, 24 gauge wire, ear wires, beading thread, and tools.
    Start the Triangle: Using peyote stitch, begin weaving the triangle with 11/0 Delicas, adding 15/0 seed beads at the corners for definition.
    Build the Triangle: Continue with peyote stitch, increasing the triangle size and pulling the edges to form a sharp triangular shape.
    Add Pearls: Place a pearl at each corner of the triangle using head pins and secure with wire working techniques.
    Assemble the Earrings: Attach the beaded triangle to ear wires, ensuring the orientation matches the earring design.
    Final Adjustments: Make any necessary adjustments to ensure the earrings hang correctly and look symmetrical.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
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    • Protective Coatings - Permalac Collection | Semi-Gloss and Matte (8ml bottle of each)
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    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
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    • Thread Zap II
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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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    Triad Earrings Tutorial
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    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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    Item Description

    This tutorial from PotomacBeads shows you how to make our 'Triad' earrings. Find a list of supplies in the description.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 11/0 Delicas (Miyuki brand, Duracoat galvanized silver color)
  • 15/0 Seed Beads (Opaque smoke color or similar)
  • 6mm Czech Glass Pearls
  • Head pins and 24 gauge wire
  • Ear wires
  • .006 Wildfire Beading Thread (Green color)
  • Size 12 Needle
  • Beading tools: Thread Zap or thread burner, Bent Nose Pliers, Wire Cutters, Round Nose Pliers

    • Project Steps

    Prepare the Materials: Gather 11/0 Delicas, 15/0 seed beads, 6mm Czech Glass Pearls, head pins, 24 gauge wire, ear wires, beading thread, and tools.
    Start the Triangle: Using peyote stitch, begin weaving the triangle with 11/0 Delicas, adding 15/0 seed beads at the corners for definition.
    Build the Triangle: Continue with peyote stitch, increasing the triangle size and pulling the edges to form a sharp triangular shape.
    Add Pearls: Place a pearl at each corner of the triangle using head pins and secure with wire working techniques.
    Assemble the Earrings: Attach the beaded triangle to ear wires, ensuring the orientation matches the earring design.
    Final Adjustments: Make any necessary adjustments to ensure the earrings hang correctly and look symmetrical.