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Deco Earrings Tutorial

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie walks you through how to make a Right Angle Weave base and embellish it for her “Deco Earrings.” All the supplies needed for these stunning earrings are in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Deco Earrings Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Potomac Crystal Rounds 3mm - Jet, 42 pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, 2 grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Black, 1 gram
Tassel - Jet, 2 Pieces
Leverback, 1 Pair
Wire guards, 4 pieces

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

These Deco earrings are made with a right angle weave base dressed up to create a fun dangling, art deco earrings.
Gather up your Potomac Crystal Rounds, Miyuki seed beads, tassels, wire guards and leverback earwires. A Beadonit board is an excellent way to keep your project organized and beading efficient.
Follow along with Allie in the Deco Earrings tutorial as she teaches you how to create isosceles triangles using a right angle weave to create the body of the earrings. You can choose to finish your earrings at this point or use these triangles as components of a bracelet or matching necklace.
Add a wire guard at the bottom to hang the tassle from. Add a wire guard to the top to attach the earwire to. Make sure the triangles are mirrored when adding the tassles and earwires.
When it comes to earrings, there are so many different styles to choose from. But if you're looking for something that's both fun and fancy, then you can't go wrong with deco earrings. Using the right angle weave, you can easily create different designs with all sorts of different colors. And best of all, you don't need a lot of special skills or materials to get started.
With just a few basic supplies, you can make earrings that are both unique and stylish. So if you're ready to add a little flair to your jewelry collection, then check out this tutorial on how to make deco earrings.

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"
Deco Earrings Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie walks you through how to make a Right Angle Weave base and embellish it for her “Deco Earrings.” All the supplies needed for these stunning earrings are in the description below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Potomac Crystal Rounds 3mm - Jet, 42 pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, 2 grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Black, 1 gram
Tassel - Jet, 2 Pieces
Leverback, 1 Pair
Wire guards, 4 pieces

Project Steps

These Deco earrings are made with a right angle weave base dressed up to create a fun dangling, art deco earrings.
Gather up your Potomac Crystal Rounds, Miyuki seed beads, tassels, wire guards and leverback earwires. A Beadonit board is an excellent way to keep your project organized and beading efficient.
Follow along with Allie in the Deco Earrings tutorial as she teaches you how to create isosceles triangles using a right angle weave to create the body of the earrings. You can choose to finish your earrings at this point or use these triangles as components of a bracelet or matching necklace.
Add a wire guard at the bottom to hang the tassle from. Add a wire guard to the top to attach the earwire to. Make sure the triangles are mirrored when adding the tassles and earwires.
When it comes to earrings, there are so many different styles to choose from. But if you're looking for something that's both fun and fancy, then you can't go wrong with deco earrings. Using the right angle weave, you can easily create different designs with all sorts of different colors. And best of all, you don't need a lot of special skills or materials to get started.
With just a few basic supplies, you can make earrings that are both unique and stylish. So if you're ready to add a little flair to your jewelry collection, then check out this tutorial on how to make deco earrings.