Shadow Earrings Tutorial

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Create a pair of right angle weave earrings featured in this month's Best Bead Box Kit subscription. Combine any 6mm bead and 2mm crystal with size 11 glass seed beads to create this cascading crystal look.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Shadow Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Crystal Labrador (Silver) 6mm, 6 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Amethyst 3mm, 28 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Dyed Rustic Gray Silver Lined Alabaster 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Crystal AB 6mm, 6 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Emerald AB 3mm, 28 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Poseidon Blue 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires with Balls - Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Starting the Earrings: Gather 6mm beads, 2/3mm bicones, and 11/0 seed beads. Begin with right-angle weave units using 11/0 seed beads, crystals, and 6mm beads. Creating the Base: Form right-angle units with 11/0 seed beads, crystals, and 6mm beads. Tie the beads with thread and add another unit, sewing through the 6mm bead. Embellishing the Earrings: Add three 11/0 seed beads, a crystal, and another three 11/0 seed beads. Create an X design on top of the right-angle weave units. Embellish both units similarly, creating a cascading crystal effect. Finishing the Earrings: Attach a wire guard and ear wire at the top. Reinforce the thread and secure the earrings. Customize with different 6mm materials or add longer drops at the bottom.

    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

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Create a pair of right angle weave earrings featured in this month's Best Bead Box Kit subscription. Combine any 6mm bead and 2mm crystal with size 11 glass seed beads to create this cascading crystal look.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Crystal Labrador (Silver) 6mm, 6 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Amethyst 3mm, 28 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Dyed Rustic Gray Silver Lined Alabaster 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Crystal AB 6mm, 6 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Emerald AB 3mm, 28 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Poseidon Blue 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires with Balls - Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Starting the Earrings: Gather 6mm beads, 2/3mm bicones, and 11/0 seed beads. Begin with right-angle weave units using 11/0 seed beads, crystals, and 6mm beads. Creating the Base: Form right-angle units with 11/0 seed beads, crystals, and 6mm beads. Tie the beads with thread and add another unit, sewing through the 6mm bead. Embellishing the Earrings: Add three 11/0 seed beads, a crystal, and another three 11/0 seed beads. Create an X design on top of the right-angle weave units. Embellish both units similarly, creating a cascading crystal effect. Finishing the Earrings: Attach a wire guard and ear wire at the top. Reinforce the thread and secure the earrings. Customize with different 6mm materials or add longer drops at the bottom.