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Spacer Bar Earrings Tutorial

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Learn how to create stunning spacer bar earrings with this DIY jewelry-making tutorial from PotomacBeads. Using Claspgarten Spacer Bars with Swarovski Crystals, Potomac Pearls, and Athenacast Wire Guards, this step-by-step guide will teach you the right angle weave technique, perfect for both beginners and experienced beaders. Customize your design with various beads and spacers to create unique earrings or use the method for necklaces and other jewelry pieces. Click to get the complete list of materials and join our creative community!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Spacer Bar Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Claspgarten Spacer Bar Multi-Strand with Swarovski Crystals | 25x4mm | 7-Strand | Real 23k Gold Plated, 2 pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 3mm, 32 beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 6mm, 2 beads
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Rose Premium 24k Gold Plated Plated Stainless Steel, 2 pieces
  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plated Brass, 2 pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Gather Materials: Claspgarten Spacer Bars, Potomac Pearls (3mm and 6mm), Athenacast Wire Guards, Athenacast Earwires, and Dragon Thread. Start the Weave: Thread three 3mm pearls and go through the first hole of the spacer bar. Add three more pearls and go through the second hole, forming a triangle. Continue Weaving: Repeat the pattern, adding pearls and threading through each hole of the spacer bar. Ensure the beads form tight triangular designs as you weave. Add Wire Guards: At the top, add four pearls and use wire guards to protect the thread. Wrap the thread around the wire guard and go back through the beads to secure. Attach Ear Wires: Thread through the beads to the bottom, adding a 6mm pearl and more 3mm pearls to complete the design. Attach the ear wire through the wire guard for a finished look. Finish and Customize: Reinforce the design by threading back through the beads. Customize with different beads and spacer bars as desired.

    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"
    Spacer Bar Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Learn how to create stunning spacer bar earrings with this DIY jewelry-making tutorial from PotomacBeads. Using Claspgarten Spacer Bars with Swarovski Crystals, Potomac Pearls, and Athenacast Wire Guards, this step-by-step guide will teach you the right angle weave technique, perfect for both beginners and experienced beaders. Customize your design with various beads and spacers to create unique earrings or use the method for necklaces and other jewelry pieces. Click to get the complete list of materials and join our creative community!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Claspgarten Spacer Bar Multi-Strand with Swarovski Crystals | 25x4mm | 7-Strand | Real 23k Gold Plated, 2 pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 3mm, 32 beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 6mm, 2 beads
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Rose Premium 24k Gold Plated Plated Stainless Steel, 2 pieces
  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plated Brass, 2 pieces
  • Project Steps

    Gather Materials: Claspgarten Spacer Bars, Potomac Pearls (3mm and 6mm), Athenacast Wire Guards, Athenacast Earwires, and Dragon Thread. Start the Weave: Thread three 3mm pearls and go through the first hole of the spacer bar. Add three more pearls and go through the second hole, forming a triangle. Continue Weaving: Repeat the pattern, adding pearls and threading through each hole of the spacer bar. Ensure the beads form tight triangular designs as you weave. Add Wire Guards: At the top, add four pearls and use wire guards to protect the thread. Wrap the thread around the wire guard and go back through the beads to secure. Attach Ear Wires: Thread through the beads to the bottom, adding a 6mm pearl and more 3mm pearls to complete the design. Attach the ear wire through the wire guard for a finished look. Finish and Customize: Reinforce the design by threading back through the beads. Customize with different beads and spacer bars as desired.