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Making Brick Stitch Diamonds Tutorial

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Wanting to improve your technique? Allie shows us How to Make Brick Stitch Diamonds with these chic earrings using Delicas 11/0 and Czech Glass Pearls 2mm! This bead weaving method is one you'll want to use often, so gather your materials and come create with us!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • DB1831F Miyuki Delica Beads Duracoat Galvanized Matte Silver Size 11/0

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  • DB2356 Miyuki Delica Beads Duracoat Opaque Ocean Spray Size 11/0

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  • DB2365 Miyuki Delica Beads Duracoat Opaque Ash Grey Size 11/0

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Making Brick Stitch Diamonds Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Ash Gray, 32 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Ocean Spray, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Light Pewter, 12 Beads
  • Czech Glass Pearl 2mm - Pale White Shiny, 2 Beads
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Sterling Silver Curved Fish Hooks, 1 Pair

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    This PotomacBeads tutorial will show you how to make brick stitch diamonds. This technique is used to make these adorable little diamond shaped earrings.
    Using a size 12 needle, put a stop bead on about three feet of thread. Create a ladder stitch by adding two beads, bring the needle back around and through the first bead. Sew back through the second bead and add a third bead and back down the second bead. Then up through the third bead picking up a fourth bead and back down the third. Continue until you have six beads. This will be the center of the diamond.
    Watch the How to Make Brick Stitch Diamond tutorial with Allie to see how she completes the pattern using the delica beads and czech crystal.
    Add a wire guard to the top of the project. Weave the thread down to the starter thread tie them off and burn the ends. Add the earwire and you're done.
    Now that you know how to make brick stitch diamond earrings you can use that skill to make all sorts of jewelry like pendants, necklaces and bracelets. You could easily embellish this design to make truly unique projects that suite your taste. PotomacBeads is your one-stop shop for all your beading needs. We carry a wide selection of beads, findings, and tools to help you create beautiful jewelry.

    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

    Wanting to improve your technique? Allie shows us How to Make Brick Stitch Diamonds with these chic earrings using Delicas 11/0 and Czech Glass Pearls 2mm! This bead weaving method is one you'll want to use often, so gather your materials and come create with us!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Ash Gray, 32 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Ocean Spray, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Light Pewter, 12 Beads
  • Czech Glass Pearl 2mm - Pale White Shiny, 2 Beads
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Sterling Silver Curved Fish Hooks, 1 Pair

    • Project Steps

    This PotomacBeads tutorial will show you how to make brick stitch diamonds. This technique is used to make these adorable little diamond shaped earrings.
    Using a size 12 needle, put a stop bead on about three feet of thread. Create a ladder stitch by adding two beads, bring the needle back around and through the first bead. Sew back through the second bead and add a third bead and back down the second bead. Then up through the third bead picking up a fourth bead and back down the third. Continue until you have six beads. This will be the center of the diamond.
    Watch the How to Make Brick Stitch Diamond tutorial with Allie to see how she completes the pattern using the delica beads and czech crystal.
    Add a wire guard to the top of the project. Weave the thread down to the starter thread tie them off and burn the ends. Add the earwire and you're done.
    Now that you know how to make brick stitch diamond earrings you can use that skill to make all sorts of jewelry like pendants, necklaces and bracelets. You could easily embellish this design to make truly unique projects that suite your taste. PotomacBeads is your one-stop shop for all your beading needs. We carry a wide selection of beads, findings, and tools to help you create beautiful jewelry.