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Bubble Block Earrings Tutorial

Simple and elegant, the Bubble Block Earrings are a great project for beginning beaders!⁠⁠ Designer Kimrie Merrill created a blended cascade of RounDuo® Mini Beads, intermixed with Seed Beads, and capped with Potomac Crystal Rondelles. Gather your materials and get started!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Bubble Block Earrings Tutorial
  • Rounduo Mini - Metallic Sea Blue, 18 Beads
  • Rounduo Mini - Metallic Aqua, 18 Beads
  • Rounduo Mini - White Baby Blue Luster, 18 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle 2x3mm - Opal AB, 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, ~ 1 gram
  • Wire Guard - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwire - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Looking for a quick and easy project to add some glitz to your wardrobe? Check out the Bubble Block Earrings! Designer Kimrie Merrill created a blended cascade of RounDuo® Mini Beads, intermixed with Seed Beads, and capped with Potomac Crystal Rondelles. These earrings are perfect for dressing up or down, and make a great gift for any occasion!
    1. Start with .006 beading thread and a size 10 needle. Check the holes in your beads and put a stop bead on the thread. Starting at the top of the earring and working your way down, create a pattern with the RounDuo minis and seed beads. End the row with a crystal and then work your way back up the row adding more seed beads as you go.
    2. Add a crystal at the top and start down the second row with a RounDuo. When you get to the bottom you will add another crystal and seed bead and continue back up the row with the seed beads. Add a crystal at the top and complete your third row.
    3. Tie the ends of the thread together and burn the thread edges. Place onto an earwire. For more detailed steps, watch the Bubble Block earrings tutorial.
    Bubble Block earrings are a fun and easy way to add a pop of color to any outfit. They're perfect for summertime, and they're also a great gift for a friend or loved one. Making Bubble Block earrings is easy, and we've got a great tutorial to show you how. All you need is a few supplies from PotomacBeads, and you'll be on your way to beautiful earrings in no time.

    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"
    Bubble Block Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Simple and elegant, the Bubble Block Earrings are a great project for beginning beaders!⁠⁠ Designer Kimrie Merrill created a blended cascade of RounDuo® Mini Beads, intermixed with Seed Beads, and capped with Potomac Crystal Rondelles. Gather your materials and get started!

    Designer's Material List

  • Rounduo Mini - Metallic Sea Blue, 18 Beads
  • Rounduo Mini - Metallic Aqua, 18 Beads
  • Rounduo Mini - White Baby Blue Luster, 18 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle 2x3mm - Opal AB, 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, ~ 1 gram
  • Wire Guard - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwire - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Looking for a quick and easy project to add some glitz to your wardrobe? Check out the Bubble Block Earrings! Designer Kimrie Merrill created a blended cascade of RounDuo® Mini Beads, intermixed with Seed Beads, and capped with Potomac Crystal Rondelles. These earrings are perfect for dressing up or down, and make a great gift for any occasion!
    1. Start with .006 beading thread and a size 10 needle. Check the holes in your beads and put a stop bead on the thread. Starting at the top of the earring and working your way down, create a pattern with the RounDuo minis and seed beads. End the row with a crystal and then work your way back up the row adding more seed beads as you go.
    2. Add a crystal at the top and start down the second row with a RounDuo. When you get to the bottom you will add another crystal and seed bead and continue back up the row with the seed beads. Add a crystal at the top and complete your third row.
    3. Tie the ends of the thread together and burn the thread edges. Place onto an earwire. For more detailed steps, watch the Bubble Block earrings tutorial.
    Bubble Block earrings are a fun and easy way to add a pop of color to any outfit. They're perfect for summertime, and they're also a great gift for a friend or loved one. Making Bubble Block earrings is easy, and we've got a great tutorial to show you how. All you need is a few supplies from PotomacBeads, and you'll be on your way to beautiful earrings in no time.