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Focal Earrings Tutorial

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Create a pair of DIY earrings that showcase a focal bead at the bottom. Make this look for an easy and fun set of earrings of stand-alone pendant. Allie shows the step-by-step instructions to make these 4mm metal and Glass earrings Technique learned: Beadweaving The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Czech Glass Yarn Ball Beads Orchid Collection 8mm, 2 Beads
  • Micro-Faceted Seamless Mirror Round Beads 4mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Eucalyptus 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Gold Wire Guard, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires, 1 Pair Secondary Colorway:
  • Ornamental Carved Lentil Beads Collection 14mm Warm Colorway, 2 Beads
  • Czech Faceted Round Beads - Aluminum Silver 4mm, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Silver Lined Dusty Rose 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 pieces
  • Earwires with Balls - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating, 2 Pieces

    • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Add all items to cart

    • Czech Glass Yarn Ball Beads Orchid Collection 8mm | Pack of 75

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    • Athenacast Earwires - French Hook with Coil & Ball Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plating | Pack of 50

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    • Athenacast Metal Beads Round Seamless Micro-Faceted Beads 4mm - Premium 24kt Premium 24k Gold Plated Plating | Pack of 75

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    • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Eucalyptus 8/0

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    • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 11/0

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    • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Rose Premium 24k Gold Plated Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100

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    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Focal Earrings Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Czech Glass Yarn Ball Beads Orchid Collection 8mm, 2 Beads
  • Micro-Faceted Seamless Mirror Round Beads 4mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Eucalyptus 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Gold Wire Guard, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires, 1 Pair Secondary Colorway:
  • Ornamental Carved Lentil Beads Collection 14mm Warm Colorway, 2 Beads
  • Czech Faceted Round Beads - Aluminum Silver 4mm, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Silver Lined Dusty Rose 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 pieces
  • Earwires with Balls - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating, 2 Pieces

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Use your beadweaving skills to create these pretty little Focal Earrings. These earrings are simple to make and look great, so let's get started! Put on four mirrored round beads, each separated by an 8/0 and tie into a knot. You don't need too big of a tail, just enough to tie off at the end. Sew through the next round and seed bead by the knot. Add on two 8/0, a round and two more 8/0s and sew down into the next seed bead. Repeat three more times around the loop. Step up through the first two 8/0 seed beads and round. Watch the Focal earrings tutorial to see how Allie adds the next row around the outside and the focal bead at the bottom. Sew back up through the project and add a wire guard to the top. Tie the thread ends and burn down with a Thread Zap. Add an earwire. PotomacBeads Focal Earrings are the perfect way to show off your favorite beads. They are easy to make, and are sure to impress your friends. Better yet, why not make them their own pair to show off! Technique learned: Beadweaving Project Length: 1"

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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

    Create a pair of DIY earrings that showcase a focal bead at the bottom. Make this look for an easy and fun set of earrings of stand-alone pendant. Allie shows the step-by-step instructions to make these 4mm metal and Glass earrings Technique learned: Beadweaving The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Czech Glass Yarn Ball Beads Orchid Collection 8mm, 2 Beads
  • Micro-Faceted Seamless Mirror Round Beads 4mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Eucalyptus 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Gold Wire Guard, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires, 1 Pair Secondary Colorway:
  • Ornamental Carved Lentil Beads Collection 14mm Warm Colorway, 2 Beads
  • Czech Faceted Round Beads - Aluminum Silver 4mm, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Silver Lined Dusty Rose 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 pieces
  • Earwires with Balls - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating, 2 Pieces

    • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Czech Glass Yarn Ball Beads Orchid Collection 8mm, 2 Beads
  • Micro-Faceted Seamless Mirror Round Beads 4mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Eucalyptus 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Gold Wire Guard, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires, 1 Pair Secondary Colorway:
  • Ornamental Carved Lentil Beads Collection 14mm Warm Colorway, 2 Beads
  • Czech Faceted Round Beads - Aluminum Silver 4mm, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Silver Lined Dusty Rose 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 pieces
  • Earwires with Balls - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating, 2 Pieces

    • Project Steps

    Use your beadweaving skills to create these pretty little Focal Earrings. These earrings are simple to make and look great, so let's get started! Put on four mirrored round beads, each separated by an 8/0 and tie into a knot. You don't need too big of a tail, just enough to tie off at the end. Sew through the next round and seed bead by the knot. Add on two 8/0, a round and two more 8/0s and sew down into the next seed bead. Repeat three more times around the loop. Step up through the first two 8/0 seed beads and round. Watch the Focal earrings tutorial to see how Allie adds the next row around the outside and the focal bead at the bottom. Sew back up through the project and add a wire guard to the top. Tie the thread ends and burn down with a Thread Zap. Add an earwire. PotomacBeads Focal Earrings are the perfect way to show off your favorite beads. They are easy to make, and are sure to impress your friends. Better yet, why not make them their own pair to show off! Technique learned: Beadweaving Project Length: 1"