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Sunbeam Earrings Tutorial

  • Picture of Accessories, Earring, Jewelry, Necklace with text Designer: The Potomac Allie Buchman Bea...
In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make this "Sunbeam Earrings" wire working design. Find a list of supplies used in this earring beading project in the description below. The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Garnet AB, ~24 Pieces
  • German Wire 26G - Gold Plated
  • Leverback Earwires 13x10mm - Sterling Silver, ~1 Pair

    • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Sunbeam Earrings Tutorial
    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
    Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Garnet AB, ~24 Pieces
    German Wire 26G - Gold Plated
    Leverback Earwires 13x10mm - Sterling Silver, ~1 Pair

    Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Wire working is a fun and creative way to make jewelry. In this PotomacBeads tutorial, we'll show you how to make these sparkling Sunbeam Earrings.
    Cut an 18inch long pieces of wire. Hold both ends of the wire and put on a Potomac crystal round. Let it drop to the middle of the wire. Measure up about a quarter of an inch, pinch the bead and spin it to twist the wires together.
    Push on side of the wire down towards the first crystal. Add another crystal and then bend the wire back up. Pinch the bead and twist. Repeat with the other side. Continue the process to create the rays of your sunbeam earrings.
    Put both wire ends through another crystal and slide it down to the rays. Then separate the wires and make another ray on either side of the crystal. Repeat two more times. Create loop at the top for your ear wire.
    If you are looking for a unique and fun gift for a jewelry lover in your life, look no further than the Sunbeam Earrings from PotomacBeads. These earrings are so whimsical and fun, and are a great way to create a one-of-a-kind look.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make this "Sunbeam Earrings" wire working design. Find a list of supplies used in this earring beading project in the description below. The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Garnet AB, ~24 Pieces
  • German Wire 26G - Gold Plated
  • Leverback Earwires 13x10mm - Sterling Silver, ~1 Pair

    • Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
    Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Garnet AB, ~24 Pieces
    German Wire 26G - Gold Plated
    Leverback Earwires 13x10mm - Sterling Silver, ~1 Pair

    Project Steps

    Wire working is a fun and creative way to make jewelry. In this PotomacBeads tutorial, we'll show you how to make these sparkling Sunbeam Earrings.
    Cut an 18inch long pieces of wire. Hold both ends of the wire and put on a Potomac crystal round. Let it drop to the middle of the wire. Measure up about a quarter of an inch, pinch the bead and spin it to twist the wires together.
    Push on side of the wire down towards the first crystal. Add another crystal and then bend the wire back up. Pinch the bead and twist. Repeat with the other side. Continue the process to create the rays of your sunbeam earrings.
    Put both wire ends through another crystal and slide it down to the rays. Then separate the wires and make another ray on either side of the crystal. Repeat two more times. Create loop at the top for your ear wire.
    If you are looking for a unique and fun gift for a jewelry lover in your life, look no further than the Sunbeam Earrings from PotomacBeads. These earrings are so whimsical and fun, and are a great way to create a one-of-a-kind look.