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Beautiful Crystal Earrings Tutorial

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Learn how to create a bezel around an 18mm crystal rivoli using a combination of Hubble stitch, picot trim, netting, and peyote. Combine all of these stitches and skills to make this Beautiful Crystal Earring design which Allie shows in step-by-step, clear instructions in this video.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Beautiful Crystal Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Mystic Erinite 18mm, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Indicolite AB 4mm, 26 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Muscat 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Silver Lined Teal 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare your materials and thread your needle with about 5 feet of thread, adding a stop bead. Begin with the Hubble stitch to form the base of your bezel, aiming for 13 units to encircle the rivoli. Join the Hubble stitch units into a circle, adding additional seed beads to tighten the structure. Start expanding the bezel by adding layers and utilizing different colors of seed beads for decorative effects. Insert the crystal into the bezel, securing it by tightening the surrounding beads. Embellish the outer edge of the bezel with picot trim and prepare the top loop for attaching the ear wire. Add decorative fringe and final touches to enhance the earring's appearance. Secure and finish your thread, ensuring the crystal is snugly bezelled. Attach the ear wire to complete the earring. Repeat the process for the second earring to make a pair.

    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"
    Beautiful Crystal Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Learn how to create a bezel around an 18mm crystal rivoli using a combination of Hubble stitch, picot trim, netting, and peyote. Combine all of these stitches and skills to make this Beautiful Crystal Earring design which Allie shows in step-by-step, clear instructions in this video.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Mystic Erinite 18mm, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Indicolite AB 4mm, 26 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Muscat 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Silver Lined Teal 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Prepare your materials and thread your needle with about 5 feet of thread, adding a stop bead. Begin with the Hubble stitch to form the base of your bezel, aiming for 13 units to encircle the rivoli. Join the Hubble stitch units into a circle, adding additional seed beads to tighten the structure. Start expanding the bezel by adding layers and utilizing different colors of seed beads for decorative effects. Insert the crystal into the bezel, securing it by tightening the surrounding beads. Embellish the outer edge of the bezel with picot trim and prepare the top loop for attaching the ear wire. Add decorative fringe and final touches to enhance the earring's appearance. Secure and finish your thread, ensuring the crystal is snugly bezelled. Attach the ear wire to complete the earring. Repeat the process for the second earring to make a pair.