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Bow Dangle Earrings Tutorial

In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Marissa teaches you how to make her "Bow Dangle" earring design using BowTrio beads. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Bow Dangle Earrings Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • BowTrio beads (2 per earring)
  • 6mm glass pearl (1 per earring)
  • 4mm glass pearls
  • 11/0 Miyuki Galvanized Gold seed beads
  • 15/0 Miyuki Galvanized Champagne seed beads
  • Dagger beads (or chosen alternative) for dangles
  • Wire protector (1 per earring)
  • Earring hooks (2)
  • Size 10 beading needle
  • Green Wildfire thread (0.006, about 2.5 feet)
  • Thread burner or scissors
  • Flat nose pliers|
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Thread: Attach a stop bead to your thread.
    Start Beading: Thread two BowTrio beads separated by an 11/0 seed bead.
    Add the Pearls: Insert a 6mm glass pearl between the BowTrios, flanked by 4mm pearls and 11/0 seed beads.
    Create the Dangle: Use dagger beads and 11/0 seed beads to form the dangle part of the earring.
    Secure the Assembly: Add a wire protector at the top, ensuring the thread runs through it smoothly.
    Attach the Earring Hook: Open the earring hook slightly, attach it to the wire protector, and close securely.
    Adjust and Finish: Ensure all beads are snug and secure knots where necessary.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    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"
    Bow Dangle Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Marissa teaches you how to make her "Bow Dangle" earring design using BowTrio beads. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • BowTrio beads (2 per earring)
  • 6mm glass pearl (1 per earring)
  • 4mm glass pearls
  • 11/0 Miyuki Galvanized Gold seed beads
  • 15/0 Miyuki Galvanized Champagne seed beads
  • Dagger beads (or chosen alternative) for dangles
  • Wire protector (1 per earring)
  • Earring hooks (2)
  • Size 10 beading needle
  • Green Wildfire thread (0.006, about 2.5 feet)
  • Thread burner or scissors
  • Flat nose pliers|
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Thread: Attach a stop bead to your thread.
    Start Beading: Thread two BowTrio beads separated by an 11/0 seed bead.
    Add the Pearls: Insert a 6mm glass pearl between the BowTrios, flanked by 4mm pearls and 11/0 seed beads.
    Create the Dangle: Use dagger beads and 11/0 seed beads to form the dangle part of the earring.
    Secure the Assembly: Add a wire protector at the top, ensuring the thread runs through it smoothly.
    Attach the Earring Hook: Open the earring hook slightly, attach it to the wire protector, and close securely.
    Adjust and Finish: Ensure all beads are snug and secure knots where necessary.