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Tannenbaum Earrings Tutorial

🎶 O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, O how I love your earrings! 🎶 Get this Christmas carol stuck in your head while creating the Tannenbaum Earrings! To make this lovely tree-shaped design, Allie joins Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 using right angle weave (RAW) for the base, and then utilizes Potomac Crystal Bicones for embellishing the tree's "decorations!" Embrace the merriment of the holiday season with the Tannenbaum Earrings!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Tannenbaum Earrings Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm - Emerald AB, 20 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 2mm - Metallic Bronze Iris, 8 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Green, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Ruby, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard - Gold Plated, 1 Pair
  • Earwires - Leverback Gold Plated, 1 Pair
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    It's that time of year again! Time to get out the holiday decorations and get into the Christmas spirit. What better way to do that than with a pair of traditional Tannenbaum earrings? These earrings are so easy to make and only require a few supplies. So gather up your materials and let's get started!
    Put a stop bead on .006 thread with a size 10 needle. Thread on twelve green seed beads and sew back through the first nine beads to form a box. Pick up another nine beads and sew through the last three beads from the box. Add another nine beads to create the next box. Make one more box.
    Watch the Tannenbaum earrings tutorial to see how Allie adds on to the boxes to form the tree shape and then adds in red seed beads to embellish the tannenbaum earring pattern.
    When the tree is created, add a wire guard to the top, reinforce it by threading through it another time. Bring the ending thread back down to the starter thread and burn the ends off. Put on your earwire.
    These Tannenbaum Earrings from PotomacBeads are festive and fun, and they'll definitely get you into the holiday spirit. Not to mention, they make a great gift for just about anyone on your list. So if you're looking for a unique and thoughtful Christmas gift, these Tannenbaum Earrings are a great option. Handmade with love, they're sure to put a smile on any face this holiday season.
    Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!

    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"
    Tannenbaum Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    🎶 O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, O how I love your earrings! 🎶 Get this Christmas carol stuck in your head while creating the Tannenbaum Earrings! To make this lovely tree-shaped design, Allie joins Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 using right angle weave (RAW) for the base, and then utilizes Potomac Crystal Bicones for embellishing the tree's "decorations!" Embrace the merriment of the holiday season with the Tannenbaum Earrings!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm - Emerald AB, 20 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 2mm - Metallic Bronze Iris, 8 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Green, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Ruby, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard - Gold Plated, 1 Pair
  • Earwires - Leverback Gold Plated, 1 Pair
  • Project Steps

    It's that time of year again! Time to get out the holiday decorations and get into the Christmas spirit. What better way to do that than with a pair of traditional Tannenbaum earrings? These earrings are so easy to make and only require a few supplies. So gather up your materials and let's get started!
    Put a stop bead on .006 thread with a size 10 needle. Thread on twelve green seed beads and sew back through the first nine beads to form a box. Pick up another nine beads and sew through the last three beads from the box. Add another nine beads to create the next box. Make one more box.
    Watch the Tannenbaum earrings tutorial to see how Allie adds on to the boxes to form the tree shape and then adds in red seed beads to embellish the tannenbaum earring pattern.
    When the tree is created, add a wire guard to the top, reinforce it by threading through it another time. Bring the ending thread back down to the starter thread and burn the ends off. Put on your earwire.
    These Tannenbaum Earrings from PotomacBeads are festive and fun, and they'll definitely get you into the holiday spirit. Not to mention, they make a great gift for just about anyone on your list. So if you're looking for a unique and thoughtful Christmas gift, these Tannenbaum Earrings are a great option. Handmade with love, they're sure to put a smile on any face this holiday season.
    Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!