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Pearl Peacock Earrings Tutorial

Learn how to create intricate peacock-inspired earrings featuring pearls, SuperDuo beads, and crystals. This project is beginner-friendly and highly customizable. Use 8mm and 6mm pearls, SuperDuo beads, 15/0 seed beads, 2mm bicones, Dragon Thread, wire guards, and earring findings to complete the design. Master fan patterns, layering with SuperDuos, and creating secure connections with wire guards for a polished finish. Experiment with different bead colors, sizes, or patterns to make unique designs for various styles and occasions.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Pearl Peacock Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Old Lace 8mm, 2 Pearls
  • Potomac Pearls - Old Lace 6mm, 2 Pearls
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Gold 15/0, ~1 Gram
  • SuperDuo Beads - Aztec Gold 2.5x5mm, 24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Smoked Topaz AB 2mm, 26 Beads
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Premium 24k Gold Plated Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Athenacast Earwires - French Hook with Coil & Ball Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather Materials: 8mm and 6mm pearls. SuperDuo beads. 15/0 seed beads. 2mm bicones. Dragon Thread. Wire guards. Earring findings. Set Up the Thread: Attach a 6mm pearl to your thread as the centerpiece. Add three SuperDuo beads with a 15/0 seed bead between each, then thread back through the pearl to secure. Create the First Fan: Add another three SuperDuos with seed beads in between to form the opposite side of the fan. Secure by threading back through the pearl in a circular motion. Build the Second Layer: Attach an 8mm pearl above the first fan. Repeat the SuperDuo and seed bead pattern on both sides of the new pearl to create the second fan. Add Crystals for Embellishment: Insert 2mm bicones between the SuperDuo beads to add sparkle. Ensure the crystals are securely threaded and symmetrical. Secure with Wire Guards: Attach a wire guard to the top of the 8mm pearl for durability. Reinforce the connection by threading through the guard multiple times. Add Earring Findings: Open the earring hook slightly and attach it to the wire guard. Ensure the earring is balanced and secure. Finalize the Design: Adjust thread tension, trim excess thread, and ensure all beads are aligned. Repeat the steps to create the second earring.

    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"
    Pearl Peacock Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Learn how to create intricate peacock-inspired earrings featuring pearls, SuperDuo beads, and crystals. This project is beginner-friendly and highly customizable. Use 8mm and 6mm pearls, SuperDuo beads, 15/0 seed beads, 2mm bicones, Dragon Thread, wire guards, and earring findings to complete the design. Master fan patterns, layering with SuperDuos, and creating secure connections with wire guards for a polished finish. Experiment with different bead colors, sizes, or patterns to make unique designs for various styles and occasions.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Old Lace 8mm, 2 Pearls
  • Potomac Pearls - Old Lace 6mm, 2 Pearls
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Gold 15/0, ~1 Gram
  • SuperDuo Beads - Aztec Gold 2.5x5mm, 24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Smoked Topaz AB 2mm, 26 Beads
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Premium 24k Gold Plated Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Athenacast Earwires - French Hook with Coil & Ball Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Gather Materials: 8mm and 6mm pearls. SuperDuo beads. 15/0 seed beads. 2mm bicones. Dragon Thread. Wire guards. Earring findings. Set Up the Thread: Attach a 6mm pearl to your thread as the centerpiece. Add three SuperDuo beads with a 15/0 seed bead between each, then thread back through the pearl to secure. Create the First Fan: Add another three SuperDuos with seed beads in between to form the opposite side of the fan. Secure by threading back through the pearl in a circular motion. Build the Second Layer: Attach an 8mm pearl above the first fan. Repeat the SuperDuo and seed bead pattern on both sides of the new pearl to create the second fan. Add Crystals for Embellishment: Insert 2mm bicones between the SuperDuo beads to add sparkle. Ensure the crystals are securely threaded and symmetrical. Secure with Wire Guards: Attach a wire guard to the top of the 8mm pearl for durability. Reinforce the connection by threading through the guard multiple times. Add Earring Findings: Open the earring hook slightly and attach it to the wire guard. Ensure the earring is balanced and secure. Finalize the Design: Adjust thread tension, trim excess thread, and ensure all beads are aligned. Repeat the steps to create the second earring.