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Pattern - Ancient Portal Earrings

We welcome designer Dena Johnson as a contributor to the Potomacbeads channel. Dena likes using her creativity to escape from her stressful day job. We love when our community members share their talents and inspire others! Project Length/Size: 2" Technique Learned: RAW

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
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Pattern - Ancient Portal Earrings

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Gather all materials and tools listed. Start with QuadBow beads, adding them to your thread along with the specified seed beads and DiscDuo beads following the tutorial's guidance. Incorporate PieDuo beads, alternating with seed beads, to create the earring's structure. Use the circular netting technique to connect the beads, ensuring the pattern is consistent and secure. Add Potomac Crystal Rondelles for embellishment, following the pattern. Finish the earrings by attaching the wire guard and ear wire, ensuring all beads are securely fastened and the thread ends are hidden.

Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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Pattern - Ancient Portal Earrings
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Item Description

We welcome designer Dena Johnson as a contributor to the Potomacbeads channel. Dena likes using her creativity to escape from her stressful day job. We love when our community members share their talents and inspire others! Project Length/Size: 2" Technique Learned: RAW

Designer's Material List

Project Steps

Gather all materials and tools listed. Start with QuadBow beads, adding them to your thread along with the specified seed beads and DiscDuo beads following the tutorial's guidance. Incorporate PieDuo beads, alternating with seed beads, to create the earring's structure. Use the circular netting technique to connect the beads, ensuring the pattern is consistent and secure. Add Potomac Crystal Rondelles for embellishment, following the pattern. Finish the earrings by attaching the wire guard and ear wire, ensuring all beads are securely fastened and the thread ends are hidden.