Gabriel's Halo Earrings Tutorial

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Hear the angels sing while making Gabriel's Halo Earrings? Guest designer Marissa Vallejo uses Halo® Beads for SuperDuos, SuperDuo beads, RoundDuo® beads, MobyDuo® Beads, Potomac Crystals and Miyuki Seed beads to create a masterpiece fit for the Sistine Chapel! Wear them to your next Holiday party, or family gathering and show off your talents with these handmade wonders.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Gabriel's Halo Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Halo SuperDuo - Antique Brass , 24 Beads
  • SuperDuo Bead - Turquoise Picasso, 24 Beads
  • MobyDuo Beads - Copper , 24 Beads
  • RounDuo Beads - Crystal Sliperit, 10 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 2x3mm - Champagne , 32 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Metallic Light Bronze , ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Metallic Light Bronze , ~ 1 Gram
  • Earwires - Gold Plated , 1 Pair
  • Wire Guard - Gold Plated , 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with four RoundDuo beads, separated by 15/0 seed beads, forming a small box shape.
    Add MobyDuo beads, separated by a 15/0 seed bead, off each RoundDuo bead.
    Incorporate Halo beads and SuperDuos between sets of MobyDuos, adding 11/0 seed beads where necessary.
    Add Potomac Crystal Rondelles with 15/0 seed beads around the outside for embellishment.
    Create a second component with Halo beads and MobyDuos, lined with crystals, for the top part of the earring.
    Attach both components together and add an earwire to finish.

    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?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Hear the angels sing while making Gabriel's Halo Earrings? Guest designer Marissa Vallejo uses Halo® Beads for SuperDuos, SuperDuo beads, RoundDuo® beads, MobyDuo® Beads, Potomac Crystals and Miyuki Seed beads to create a masterpiece fit for the Sistine Chapel! Wear them to your next Holiday party, or family gathering and show off your talents with these handmade wonders.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Halo SuperDuo - Antique Brass , 24 Beads
  • SuperDuo Bead - Turquoise Picasso, 24 Beads
  • MobyDuo Beads - Copper , 24 Beads
  • RounDuo Beads - Crystal Sliperit, 10 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 2x3mm - Champagne , 32 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Metallic Light Bronze , ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Metallic Light Bronze , ~ 1 Gram
  • Earwires - Gold Plated , 1 Pair
  • Wire Guard - Gold Plated , 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Start with four RoundDuo beads, separated by 15/0 seed beads, forming a small box shape.
    Add MobyDuo beads, separated by a 15/0 seed bead, off each RoundDuo bead.
    Incorporate Halo beads and SuperDuos between sets of MobyDuos, adding 11/0 seed beads where necessary.
    Add Potomac Crystal Rondelles with 15/0 seed beads around the outside for embellishment.
    Create a second component with Halo beads and MobyDuos, lined with crystals, for the top part of the earring.
    Attach both components together and add an earwire to finish.