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Porthole Earrings Tutorial

If you could go anywhere in the world on an exotic cruise, where would it be? It does not matter where you are; there is no telling what you might see out in the wide, open ocean with Allie's Porthole Earrings. These earrings are all the rave as they feature the new QuadBow and PieDuo Beads. Grab your materials and start exploring all the ways you can create with these unique beads!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Porthole Earrings Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • QuadBow- Vintage Copper, 8 Beads
  • PieDuo - Jet Bronze, 8 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Eggplant,~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle 1.5x2mm - Crystal Sliperit, 52 Beads
  • Wire Guards - Copper, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    PotomacBeads tutorials are a great way to learn how to make beautiful jewelry. In this tutorial, we will show you how to make Allie's Porthole Earrings. These earrings are perfect for anyone who loves the sea or dreams of adventure.
    Sew through a QuadBow through hole number two from the exterior side to the interior, add on a PieDuo from the arch towards the point. Add another PieDuo from the point side to the rounded edge. Put on another QuadBow again from hole two but this time from the interior to the exterior, add on three seed beads and thread down through hole three of the QuadBow and out through the PieDuo. Add more QuadBows and PieDuos to complete the circle.
    Add four crystals to the interior of the circle with a ring of seed beads around them. Watch Allie in the Porthole Earrings tutorial as she shows you step-by-step how to complete the edging with crystals and seed beads.
    Add some more embellishment with crystals and add the wire guard. Tie off the thread ends and add the earwire.
    Porthole earrings have a fun design. They are a great way to experiment with the QuadBow and PieDuo beads. You can use them to create a variety of looks, from casual to dressy.

    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"
    Porthole Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    If you could go anywhere in the world on an exotic cruise, where would it be? It does not matter where you are; there is no telling what you might see out in the wide, open ocean with Allie's Porthole Earrings. These earrings are all the rave as they feature the new QuadBow and PieDuo Beads. Grab your materials and start exploring all the ways you can create with these unique beads!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • QuadBow- Vintage Copper, 8 Beads
  • PieDuo - Jet Bronze, 8 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Eggplant,~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle 1.5x2mm - Crystal Sliperit, 52 Beads
  • Wire Guards - Copper, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    PotomacBeads tutorials are a great way to learn how to make beautiful jewelry. In this tutorial, we will show you how to make Allie's Porthole Earrings. These earrings are perfect for anyone who loves the sea or dreams of adventure.
    Sew through a QuadBow through hole number two from the exterior side to the interior, add on a PieDuo from the arch towards the point. Add another PieDuo from the point side to the rounded edge. Put on another QuadBow again from hole two but this time from the interior to the exterior, add on three seed beads and thread down through hole three of the QuadBow and out through the PieDuo. Add more QuadBows and PieDuos to complete the circle.
    Add four crystals to the interior of the circle with a ring of seed beads around them. Watch Allie in the Porthole Earrings tutorial as she shows you step-by-step how to complete the edging with crystals and seed beads.
    Add some more embellishment with crystals and add the wire guard. Tie off the thread ends and add the earwire.
    Porthole earrings have a fun design. They are a great way to experiment with the QuadBow and PieDuo beads. You can use them to create a variety of looks, from casual to dressy.