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Glamorous Earrings Tutorial

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Learn how to create Glamorous Earrings featuring Eva beads, crystals, and daggers. This design is inspired by the PotomacBeads Subscription Treasure Box, showcasing versatile and elegant jewelry-making techniques. Use Eva beads, 7x15mm crystal daggers, 3mm bicones, 11/0 seed beads, Dragon Thread, and wire guards to craft these earrings. Master creating layered components with Eva beads, decorating with seed beads, and using wire guards for durability and a polished finish. Customize the design by experimenting with bead colors, shapes, and arrangements for unique styles.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Glamorous Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Navettes (In Settings) - Crystal 7x15mm, 2 Pieces
  • EVA Beads - Aztec Gold, 4 Beads
  • Czech Dagger Beads - White 6x12mm, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Crystal AB 3mm, 4 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 11/0, ~1 Gram
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Premium 24k Gold Plated Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium 24kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather Materials: Eva beads. 7x15mm crystal daggers. 3mm bicones. 11/0 seed beads. Dragon Thread and a beading needle. Wire guards and earring hooks. Create the Base: Thread one Eva bead, a crystal dagger, and another Eva bead onto the Dragon Thread. Arrange them to form the structural base of the earring. Add Bead Embellishments: Thread three 11/0 seed beads and one 3mm bicone crystal. Mirror the pattern on the other side of the Eva bead for symmetry. Attach Daggers: Secure dagger beads to the bottom layer for added dimension and texture. Reinforce the thread path through the beads for stability. Add Wire Guard and Hook: Place a wire guard at the top of the earring and thread through securely. Attach the earring hook to the wire guard. Repeat for the Second Earring: Follow the same steps to create the second earring, ensuring symmetry. Final Adjustments: Check the thread tension and reinforce connections if needed. Trim excess thread and smooth all edges.

    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"
    Glamorous Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Learn how to create Glamorous Earrings featuring Eva beads, crystals, and daggers. This design is inspired by the PotomacBeads Subscription Treasure Box, showcasing versatile and elegant jewelry-making techniques. Use Eva beads, 7x15mm crystal daggers, 3mm bicones, 11/0 seed beads, Dragon Thread, and wire guards to craft these earrings. Master creating layered components with Eva beads, decorating with seed beads, and using wire guards for durability and a polished finish. Customize the design by experimenting with bead colors, shapes, and arrangements for unique styles.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Navettes (In Settings) - Crystal 7x15mm, 2 Pieces
  • EVA Beads - Aztec Gold, 4 Beads
  • Czech Dagger Beads - White 6x12mm, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Crystal AB 3mm, 4 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 11/0, ~1 Gram
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Premium 24k Gold Plated Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium 24kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Gather Materials: Eva beads. 7x15mm crystal daggers. 3mm bicones. 11/0 seed beads. Dragon Thread and a beading needle. Wire guards and earring hooks. Create the Base: Thread one Eva bead, a crystal dagger, and another Eva bead onto the Dragon Thread. Arrange them to form the structural base of the earring. Add Bead Embellishments: Thread three 11/0 seed beads and one 3mm bicone crystal. Mirror the pattern on the other side of the Eva bead for symmetry. Attach Daggers: Secure dagger beads to the bottom layer for added dimension and texture. Reinforce the thread path through the beads for stability. Add Wire Guard and Hook: Place a wire guard at the top of the earring and thread through securely. Attach the earring hook to the wire guard. Repeat for the Second Earring: Follow the same steps to create the second earring, ensuring symmetry. Final Adjustments: Check the thread tension and reinforce connections if needed. Trim excess thread and smooth all edges.