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Quick Pearl Earrings Tutorial

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Stitch together monochromatic beads to make these forget-me-not style blooms. Grab an array of Potomac Pearls in 4mm, Potomac Crystal bicone beads in 2mm and 4mm, Potomac Crystal Briolettes, and a coordinating Miyuki seed bead size 15/0. Technique learned: Bead Weaving

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Quick Pearl Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Dark Grey 4mm, 8 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Briolettes - Blue Zircon AB 6x12mm, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Indicolite AB 4mm, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Indicolite AB 2mm, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Pearls - Light Amethyst 4mm, 8 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Briolettes - Smoky Topaz AB 6x12mm, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Yellow Gold 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 24 Kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Cut a 4-foot piece of DragonThread and thread a size 12 needle. Pick up 4 pearls and tie them into a square formation. Add a 15/0 seed bead, a 2mm bicone, and another 15/0 seed bead, creating an X shape on top of the pearls. Decorate the outside of the pearls with six 15/0 seed beads, creating a bezel look. Connect the decorated pearls into a diamond shape, adding a briolette at the bottom for a cascading effect. Finish the top with a wire guard, adding a professional touch and securing the earring to an earwire. Tie off and burn the thread ends, ensuring a clean and secure 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?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Quick Pearl Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Stitch together monochromatic beads to make these forget-me-not style blooms. Grab an array of Potomac Pearls in 4mm, Potomac Crystal bicone beads in 2mm and 4mm, Potomac Crystal Briolettes, and a coordinating Miyuki seed bead size 15/0. Technique learned: Bead Weaving

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Dark Grey 4mm, 8 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Briolettes - Blue Zircon AB 6x12mm, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Indicolite AB 4mm, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Indicolite AB 2mm, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Pearls - Light Amethyst 4mm, 8 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Briolettes - Smoky Topaz AB 6x12mm, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Yellow Gold 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 24 Kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Cut a 4-foot piece of DragonThread and thread a size 12 needle. Pick up 4 pearls and tie them into a square formation. Add a 15/0 seed bead, a 2mm bicone, and another 15/0 seed bead, creating an X shape on top of the pearls. Decorate the outside of the pearls with six 15/0 seed beads, creating a bezel look. Connect the decorated pearls into a diamond shape, adding a briolette at the bottom for a cascading effect. Finish the top with a wire guard, adding a professional touch and securing the earring to an earwire. Tie off and burn the thread ends, ensuring a clean and secure finish.