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Oyster Earrings Tutorial

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In this DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads, learn how to create beautiful oyster earrings using 8mm pearls, 3mm bicone crystals, and 8/0 seed beads. The tutorial covers the basics of brick stitch, bead assembly, and attaching wire guards and earwires for a polished finish. You'll also get tips on how to customize the design using different bead sizes and colors. Perfect for beaders of all skill levels, this project will add a creative and elegant touch to your jewelry collection. Materials used include Potomac Pearls, Potomac Crystal Bicones, Miyuki Seed Beads, Athenacast Wire Guards, and Earwires.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Oyster Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 8mm, 2 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Opaque Jade AB 3mm, 32 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Gold 8/0, 1 gram
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Rose Premium 24k Gold Plated Plated Stainless Steel, 2 pieces
  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plated Brass, 2 pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather 8mm pearls, 3mm bicones, 8/0 seed beads, thread, needle, wire guards, and earwires. Thread the Pearl: Pass the thread through the pearl and attach two 8/0 seed beads on either side. Add Seed Beads Around Pearl: Use 7 seed beads to create a circle around the pearl, securing them on each side. Reinforce: Go through the beads multiple times to secure them tightly. Start Brick Stitch: Add 3mm bicone beads using brick stitch between the 8/0 seed beads. Continue Stitching: Work your way around the circle, adding bicones and reinforcing as you go. Attach Wire Guard and Earwire: Once complete, secure the top of the earring by adding the wire guard and earwire. Finish: Trim excess thread and burn the ends, taking care not to damage the beads.

    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"
    Oyster Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    In this DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads, learn how to create beautiful oyster earrings using 8mm pearls, 3mm bicone crystals, and 8/0 seed beads. The tutorial covers the basics of brick stitch, bead assembly, and attaching wire guards and earwires for a polished finish. You'll also get tips on how to customize the design using different bead sizes and colors. Perfect for beaders of all skill levels, this project will add a creative and elegant touch to your jewelry collection. Materials used include Potomac Pearls, Potomac Crystal Bicones, Miyuki Seed Beads, Athenacast Wire Guards, and Earwires.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 8mm, 2 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Opaque Jade AB 3mm, 32 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Gold 8/0, 1 gram
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Rose Premium 24k Gold Plated Plated Stainless Steel, 2 pieces
  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plated Brass, 2 pieces
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather 8mm pearls, 3mm bicones, 8/0 seed beads, thread, needle, wire guards, and earwires. Thread the Pearl: Pass the thread through the pearl and attach two 8/0 seed beads on either side. Add Seed Beads Around Pearl: Use 7 seed beads to create a circle around the pearl, securing them on each side. Reinforce: Go through the beads multiple times to secure them tightly. Start Brick Stitch: Add 3mm bicone beads using brick stitch between the 8/0 seed beads. Continue Stitching: Work your way around the circle, adding bicones and reinforcing as you go. Attach Wire Guard and Earwire: Once complete, secure the top of the earring by adding the wire guard and earwire. Finish: Trim excess thread and burn the ends, taking care not to damage the beads.