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Grand Earrings Tutorial

Are you ready to make a monumental appearance at your next outing with friends or family? These Grand Earrings featuring some magnificent Potomac Crystal Sunflowers are just the statement piece you have been looking for to add a little sparkle and shine wherever you go. Get ready to feel like 100 grand in your new Grand Earrings!!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Grand Earrings Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • EVA® Bead - Jet Antique Chrome, 4 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Sunflower, 2 Beads
  • Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - PF Gunmetal Gray, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires Simple Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial you will learn how to make our gorgeous Grand Earrings. These earrings are sure to turn heads and make a statement. Made with glittering Potomac crystals, they're perfect for a night out or a special occasion.
    Put a stop bead on about four feet of thread. Thread through the sunflower crystal. Add on three seed beads and then an EVA. Put on five more seed beads and bring the thread back down through the EVA to decorate the top of the bead. Add two more seed beads and go back through the crystal.
    Add another EVA bead to the other side of the crystal using the same method. Pull the thread tight. Thread on three seed beads and go through the side hole of the crystal, add another three seed beads and sew down through the top of the crystal. Continue to line the back of the crystal.
    Watch Allie as she lines the project with the seed beads in the Grand Earring tutorial. Add a wireguard and bring the thread ends together and tie off. Add your earwire.
    Who doesn't love a little bit of bling? These Grand earrings are the perfect accessory for any outfit - whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or just looking to add a touch of class to your everyday look. And the best part is, you don't need a lot of supplies to create them! They are sure to become your new favorite pair of earrings!

    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"
    Grand Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Are you ready to make a monumental appearance at your next outing with friends or family? These Grand Earrings featuring some magnificent Potomac Crystal Sunflowers are just the statement piece you have been looking for to add a little sparkle and shine wherever you go. Get ready to feel like 100 grand in your new Grand Earrings!!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • EVA® Bead - Jet Antique Chrome, 4 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Sunflower, 2 Beads
  • Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - PF Gunmetal Gray, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires Simple Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial you will learn how to make our gorgeous Grand Earrings. These earrings are sure to turn heads and make a statement. Made with glittering Potomac crystals, they're perfect for a night out or a special occasion.
    Put a stop bead on about four feet of thread. Thread through the sunflower crystal. Add on three seed beads and then an EVA. Put on five more seed beads and bring the thread back down through the EVA to decorate the top of the bead. Add two more seed beads and go back through the crystal.
    Add another EVA bead to the other side of the crystal using the same method. Pull the thread tight. Thread on three seed beads and go through the side hole of the crystal, add another three seed beads and sew down through the top of the crystal. Continue to line the back of the crystal.
    Watch Allie as she lines the project with the seed beads in the Grand Earring tutorial. Add a wireguard and bring the thread ends together and tie off. Add your earwire.
    Who doesn't love a little bit of bling? These Grand earrings are the perfect accessory for any outfit - whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or just looking to add a touch of class to your everyday look. And the best part is, you don't need a lot of supplies to create them! They are sure to become your new favorite pair of earrings!