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Betty Earrings Tutorial

Understated elegance is the first description that comes to mind with these Betty Earrings. Join Allie as she walks you step-by-step through creating these beautiful beaded earrings. Even though these earrings look complex, some simple netting techniques make this project simpler than it looks! Technique Learned: Netting The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • DiscDuo® Beads - Jade, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Chaton 6mm - Green Opal, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads 3mm - Green Iris, 32 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Silver, 2 Pieces Second Colorway:
  • DiscDuo® Beads - Metallic Violet, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Chaton 6mm - Violet, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads 3mm - Purple Iris, 32 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Gold Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Gold, 2 Pieces
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Betty Earrings Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • DiscDuo Beads - Jade, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Chaton 6mm - Green Opal, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads 3mm - Green Iris, 32 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Silver, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • DiscDuo Beads - Metallic Violet, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Chaton 6mm - Violet, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads 3mm - Purple Iris, 32 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Gold Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Gold, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    The Betty Earrings are a beautiful and elegant way to dress up any outfit. These earrings are made with some simple netting techniques that make them easy to create.
    Decide which color scheme you would like to bead first and gather up the designer's suggested colors of Potomac Crystals, DiscDuos and Miyuki seed beads. Using a BeadOnIt board keeps you organized and helps to contain your beads.
    Begin with a group of 4 DiscDuos and tie off. Follow Allie as she shows you how to use the netting technique in the Betty earrings tutorial.
    Bring your thread ends together at the back to finish off the design and add the ear wire or use it as a beautiful pendant.
    If you are on the hunt for some new and unique earrings, then you need to check out Betty Earrings from PotomacBeads. These earrings are so much fun and would make a great gift for a loved one. They are so versatile and can be worn with just about anything. You will love the way they look and feel.

    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"
    Betty Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Understated elegance is the first description that comes to mind with these Betty Earrings. Join Allie as she walks you step-by-step through creating these beautiful beaded earrings. Even though these earrings look complex, some simple netting techniques make this project simpler than it looks! Technique Learned: Netting The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • DiscDuo® Beads - Jade, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Chaton 6mm - Green Opal, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads 3mm - Green Iris, 32 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Silver, 2 Pieces Second Colorway:
  • DiscDuo® Beads - Metallic Violet, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Chaton 6mm - Violet, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads 3mm - Purple Iris, 32 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Gold Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Gold, 2 Pieces
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • DiscDuo Beads - Jade, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Chaton 6mm - Green Opal, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads 3mm - Green Iris, 32 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Silver, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • DiscDuo Beads - Metallic Violet, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Chaton 6mm - Violet, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads 3mm - Purple Iris, 32 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Gold Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Gold, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    The Betty Earrings are a beautiful and elegant way to dress up any outfit. These earrings are made with some simple netting techniques that make them easy to create.
    Decide which color scheme you would like to bead first and gather up the designer's suggested colors of Potomac Crystals, DiscDuos and Miyuki seed beads. Using a BeadOnIt board keeps you organized and helps to contain your beads.
    Begin with a group of 4 DiscDuos and tie off. Follow Allie as she shows you how to use the netting technique in the Betty earrings tutorial.
    Bring your thread ends together at the back to finish off the design and add the ear wire or use it as a beautiful pendant.
    If you are on the hunt for some new and unique earrings, then you need to check out Betty Earrings from PotomacBeads. These earrings are so much fun and would make a great gift for a loved one. They are so versatile and can be worn with just about anything. You will love the way they look and feel.