Sword and Stone Earrings Tutorial

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Combine pearls and Potomac Crystals to create a simple and fast set of earrings. This project uses seed beads along with thread and needle to make a pair of handmade, beaded earrings that you can make in less than 30 mins.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Sword and Stone Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Cranberry 6mm, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle Beads - Garnet AB 3x4mm, 10 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Crystal Labrador (Silver) 6mm, 2 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Begin with a right-angle weave using pearls and 11/0 seed beads. Decorate the exterior with crystal rondelles and additional seed beads. Create a netting effect around the rondelles with seed beads. Add a decorative drop using more seed beads, a mirrored crystal, and a disco ball. Create a sword edge effect with strands of seed beads on the sides of the drop. Attach a wire guard to the top for the ear wire. Reinforce the thread paths for strength. Attach the earring to an ear wire to complete the project.

    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?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Combine pearls and Potomac Crystals to create a simple and fast set of earrings. This project uses seed beads along with thread and needle to make a pair of handmade, beaded earrings that you can make in less than 30 mins.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Cranberry 6mm, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle Beads - Garnet AB 3x4mm, 10 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Crystal Labrador (Silver) 6mm, 2 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Begin with a right-angle weave using pearls and 11/0 seed beads. Decorate the exterior with crystal rondelles and additional seed beads. Create a netting effect around the rondelles with seed beads. Add a decorative drop using more seed beads, a mirrored crystal, and a disco ball. Create a sword edge effect with strands of seed beads on the sides of the drop. Attach a wire guard to the top for the ear wire. Reinforce the thread paths for strength. Attach the earring to an ear wire to complete the project.