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Elegant Arachnid Earrings Tutorial

On occasion, function follows form, and these earrings do just that. The industrial meets minimal vibe takes these earrings effortlessly from day to night. Brush up on your basic macrame skills with Allie, and bring along a couple of 8mm Potomac Pearl beads, Miyuki 8/0 seed beads, and your choice of .8mm Chinese Knotting Cord. Technique learned:
  • Macrame
  • Knotting The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • BeadTec Knotting Cord - Brown, ~ 60"
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 8/0, 16 Pieces
  • Perfect Form Rectangle - Premium 99.9% Silver Plating 15x8mm, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 8mm, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • Chinese Knotting Cord - Light Brown, ~ 60"
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 8/0, 16 Pieces
  • Jump Rings - Open Oval 5x7mm 18G Premium 24kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 8mm, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires with Balls - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 2 Pieces

    • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Add all items to cart

    • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium Real Silver Plated Brass | Pack of 36

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    • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 8/0

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    • Athenacast Perfect Form Endless Rectangle Rings | Premium Real/Pure Silver Plating 15x8mm | Pack of 10

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    • Potomac Pearls - Cream 8mm

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    • BeadTec Knotting Cord - Brown .8mm | 15 Meters (49.21 Feet)

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    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Elegant Arachnid Earrings Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • BeadTec Knotting Cord - Brown, ~ 60"
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 8/0, 16 Pieces
  • Perfect Form Rectangle - Premium 99.9% Silver Plating 15x8mm, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 8mm, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • Chinese Knotting Cord - Light Brown, ~ 60"
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 8/0, 16 Pieces
  • Jump Rings - Open Oval 5x7mm 18G Premium 24kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 8mm, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires with Balls - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 2 Pieces

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial, learn how to use a Macrame knotting technique to create these modern, Elegant Arachnid Earrings. 1. Cut four 5 inch strands of knotting cord and one 7 inch piece. Use a thread burner to burn the ends a tiny bit to prevent fraying. Tie the 5 strands of cord onto the bottom of a rectangular form, keeping the longest strand in the middle. 2. Watch the Elegant Arachnid Earrings to follow along with Allie as she shows you how to create the macrame earrings. 3. Add a Potomac pearl to an ear wire and attach to the top of the form for a cute pair of earrings. Or add another length of cording to the form to create a necklace. You’ll love the micro macrame look of the Elegant Arachnid Earrings. They’re perfect for fall and the upcoming spooky season. Why not make a pair for a friend?

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Greek Leather Cord - Natural 1.5mm | 3 Meters
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    • BeadTec Dual-Tip Paint Markers | Pack of 24
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    • BeadTec UV Cure Resin | 50ml
      Add To Cart
    • Loctite Super Glue .14oz
      Add To Cart
    • BeadTec 10-Step Mandrel for Making Rings | 2-Piece Set | 1.5-10mm
      Add To Cart
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate Mini Pocket | Smoke | 3.5x2.5"
      Add To Cart

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Add To Cart
    Elegant Arachnid Earrings Tutorial
    Out of Stock
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    On occasion, function follows form, and these earrings do just that. The industrial meets minimal vibe takes these earrings effortlessly from day to night. Brush up on your basic macrame skills with Allie, and bring along a couple of 8mm Potomac Pearl beads, Miyuki 8/0 seed beads, and your choice of .8mm Chinese Knotting Cord. Technique learned:
  • Macrame
  • Knotting The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • BeadTec Knotting Cord - Brown, ~ 60"
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 8/0, 16 Pieces
  • Perfect Form Rectangle - Premium 99.9% Silver Plating 15x8mm, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 8mm, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • Chinese Knotting Cord - Light Brown, ~ 60"
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 8/0, 16 Pieces
  • Jump Rings - Open Oval 5x7mm 18G Premium 24kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 8mm, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires with Balls - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 2 Pieces

    • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • BeadTec Knotting Cord - Brown, ~ 60"
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 8/0, 16 Pieces
  • Perfect Form Rectangle - Premium 99.9% Silver Plating 15x8mm, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 8mm, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • Chinese Knotting Cord - Light Brown, ~ 60"
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 8/0, 16 Pieces
  • Jump Rings - Open Oval 5x7mm 18G Premium 24kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 8mm, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires with Balls - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 2 Pieces

    • Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial, learn how to use a Macrame knotting technique to create these modern, Elegant Arachnid Earrings. 1. Cut four 5 inch strands of knotting cord and one 7 inch piece. Use a thread burner to burn the ends a tiny bit to prevent fraying. Tie the 5 strands of cord onto the bottom of a rectangular form, keeping the longest strand in the middle. 2. Watch the Elegant Arachnid Earrings to follow along with Allie as she shows you how to create the macrame earrings. 3. Add a Potomac pearl to an ear wire and attach to the top of the form for a cute pair of earrings. Or add another length of cording to the form to create a necklace. You’ll love the micro macrame look of the Elegant Arachnid Earrings. They’re perfect for fall and the upcoming spooky season. Why not make a pair for a friend?