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Wrecking Ball Earrings Tutorial

Watch out because these beaded earrings are coming in like a wrecking ball with crystals taking center stage in this beadweaving design! To make your own Wrecking Ball Earrings, you'll take a hand at bezeling around smaller-sized Potomac Crystal Rivolis with 15/0 Miyuki Delica Beads. Hit your Bead Mat or BeadOnIt Board to weave a project together that will leave you falling head over heels!! Technique Learned: Beadweaving

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Wrecking Ball Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 12mm - Jet, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 8mm - Jet, 2 Piece
  • Miyuki Delica 15/0 - Rootbeer AB, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Gold Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Antique Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start by threading a size 12 needle with .006 thread.
    For the 8mm Rivoli, string 22 15/0 Delica beads; for the 12mm Rivoli, use 34 beads.
    Form a loop by sewing back through the first few beads, creating the foundation for the peyote stitch.
    Add beads in a peyote stitch pattern, increasing the rows and tightening the beads around the Rivoli.
    Switch to 15/0 seed beads for additional rows, ensuring a snug fit around the Rivoli.
    Attach wire guards at the top of the bezel for hanging.
    Create a chain using a square stitch and attach it to the bezel.
    Finish by attaching the earwire to the wire guard.

    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"
    Wrecking Ball Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Watch out because these beaded earrings are coming in like a wrecking ball with crystals taking center stage in this beadweaving design! To make your own Wrecking Ball Earrings, you'll take a hand at bezeling around smaller-sized Potomac Crystal Rivolis with 15/0 Miyuki Delica Beads. Hit your Bead Mat or BeadOnIt Board to weave a project together that will leave you falling head over heels!! Technique Learned: Beadweaving

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 12mm - Jet, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 8mm - Jet, 2 Piece
  • Miyuki Delica 15/0 - Rootbeer AB, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Gold Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Antique Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Start by threading a size 12 needle with .006 thread.
    For the 8mm Rivoli, string 22 15/0 Delica beads; for the 12mm Rivoli, use 34 beads.
    Form a loop by sewing back through the first few beads, creating the foundation for the peyote stitch.
    Add beads in a peyote stitch pattern, increasing the rows and tightening the beads around the Rivoli.
    Switch to 15/0 seed beads for additional rows, ensuring a snug fit around the Rivoli.
    Attach wire guards at the top of the bezel for hanging.
    Create a chain using a square stitch and attach it to the bezel.
    Finish by attaching the earwire to the wire guard.