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Lucky Earrings Tutorial

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Create beautiful DIY Lucky Earrings with this step-by-step tutorial by PotomacBeads! In this tutorial, you'll learn how to work with PieDuo beads and Miyuki 11/0 seed beads, combining them to form a stunning earring design. Using Dragonthread and wire guards, the video teaches essential beading techniques, perfect for beginner to intermediate jewelry makers. Gather your materials, including PieDuo beads, seed beads, wire guards, and ear wires, and follow along to make your own unique and lightweight earrings. Perfect for any beading enthusiast or jewelry maker!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Lucky Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • PieDuo - White teal luster, 24 beads
  • PieDuo - White champagne luster, 8 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0 - Dyed rose bronze silver lined alabaster, 160 beads
  • Wire guard - Antique copper, 2 pieces
  • Ear wire of choice - Antique copper, 1 pair
  • Dragonthread 8 - Green, 3-4 feet SECOND COLORWAY:
  • PieDuo - White shimmer, 24 beads
  • PieDuo - Jet silver splash, 8 beads
  • Miyuki 11/ 0 - Silver labrador full, 160 beads
  • Wire guard - silver, 2 pieces
  • Ear wire of choice - Silver, 1 pair
  • Dragonthread 8 - White, 3-4 feet
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather PieDuo beads, Miyuki 11/0 seed beads, wire guards, ear wires, and Dragonthread. Thread the Beads: Using Dragonthread, thread PieDuo and seed beads, alternating colors if desired. Secure with a stop bead. Form the Earring Structure: Follow the pattern by threading the PieDuo beads from the inner to the outer holes, adding seed beads in between. Add Wire Guards: Once the earring structure is complete, attach wire guards to the top to secure the thread. Attach Ear Wires: Add the ear wire to the wire guard, ensuring the front of the earring faces outward. Secure the Thread: Tie knots to secure the thread, ensuring the beads are tightly in place. Trim excess thread.

    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"
    Lucky Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Create beautiful DIY Lucky Earrings with this step-by-step tutorial by PotomacBeads! In this tutorial, you'll learn how to work with PieDuo beads and Miyuki 11/0 seed beads, combining them to form a stunning earring design. Using Dragonthread and wire guards, the video teaches essential beading techniques, perfect for beginner to intermediate jewelry makers. Gather your materials, including PieDuo beads, seed beads, wire guards, and ear wires, and follow along to make your own unique and lightweight earrings. Perfect for any beading enthusiast or jewelry maker!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • PieDuo - White teal luster, 24 beads
  • PieDuo - White champagne luster, 8 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0 - Dyed rose bronze silver lined alabaster, 160 beads
  • Wire guard - Antique copper, 2 pieces
  • Ear wire of choice - Antique copper, 1 pair
  • Dragonthread 8 - Green, 3-4 feet SECOND COLORWAY:
  • PieDuo - White shimmer, 24 beads
  • PieDuo - Jet silver splash, 8 beads
  • Miyuki 11/ 0 - Silver labrador full, 160 beads
  • Wire guard - silver, 2 pieces
  • Ear wire of choice - Silver, 1 pair
  • Dragonthread 8 - White, 3-4 feet
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather PieDuo beads, Miyuki 11/0 seed beads, wire guards, ear wires, and Dragonthread. Thread the Beads: Using Dragonthread, thread PieDuo and seed beads, alternating colors if desired. Secure with a stop bead. Form the Earring Structure: Follow the pattern by threading the PieDuo beads from the inner to the outer holes, adding seed beads in between. Add Wire Guards: Once the earring structure is complete, attach wire guards to the top to secure the thread. Attach Ear Wires: Add the ear wire to the wire guard, ensuring the front of the earring faces outward. Secure the Thread: Tie knots to secure the thread, ensuring the beads are tightly in place. Trim excess thread.