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Aviary Earrings Tutorial

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Rene Wilson's "Aviary Earring" design, taught by Allie Buchman. Find a list of supplies used in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Aviary Earrings Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
MiniDuo® Beads - Jet Bronze, ~16 Pieces
MiniDuo® Beads - Opaque Luster Picasso, ~12 Pieces
DiamonDuo® Beads - Matte Copper (Copper), ~18 Pieces
DiamonDuo® Beads - Pumpkin Pie, ~6 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Matte Metallic Dark Bronze, ~20 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Crystal Magic Orchid, ~18 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Galvanized Yellow Gold, ~1 gram
Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 24kt Gold Plated Brass, ~1 Pair
Wire Guards - 24kt Gold Plated, ~1 Pair

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Rene Wilson's Aviary Earring design, taught by Allie Buchman. Featuring the DiamonDuos as well as the MiniDuos beads, these bird like earrings are a great addition to your jewelry collection.
String the earring with about 2.5 feet of thread per earring. Work on a beadonit board to help keep the beads from rolling away.
Thread your needle to get started. Put on a stop bead to prevent the beads from falling off. Watch the step-by-step aviary earrings tutorial.
Bring the thread out from the back of your project next to the stop bead. Slide the stop bead off and tie the ends into a knot. Connect the earwire.
These aviary earrings are so much fun to make and they would also look great as a pendant! They are perfect for any occasion, and they are sure to impress your friends and family. What a great design shared from our beading and jewelry making group. With PotomacBeads' huge selection of beads, the possibilities are endless!
Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!

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"
Aviary Earrings Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Rene Wilson's "Aviary Earring" design, taught by Allie Buchman. Find a list of supplies used in the description below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
MiniDuo® Beads - Jet Bronze, ~16 Pieces
MiniDuo® Beads - Opaque Luster Picasso, ~12 Pieces
DiamonDuo® Beads - Matte Copper (Copper), ~18 Pieces
DiamonDuo® Beads - Pumpkin Pie, ~6 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Matte Metallic Dark Bronze, ~20 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Crystal Magic Orchid, ~18 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Galvanized Yellow Gold, ~1 gram
Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 24kt Gold Plated Brass, ~1 Pair
Wire Guards - 24kt Gold Plated, ~1 Pair

Project Steps

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Rene Wilson's Aviary Earring design, taught by Allie Buchman. Featuring the DiamonDuos as well as the MiniDuos beads, these bird like earrings are a great addition to your jewelry collection.
String the earring with about 2.5 feet of thread per earring. Work on a beadonit board to help keep the beads from rolling away.
Thread your needle to get started. Put on a stop bead to prevent the beads from falling off. Watch the step-by-step aviary earrings tutorial.
Bring the thread out from the back of your project next to the stop bead. Slide the stop bead off and tie the ends into a knot. Connect the earwire.
These aviary earrings are so much fun to make and they would also look great as a pendant! They are perfect for any occasion, and they are sure to impress your friends and family. What a great design shared from our beading and jewelry making group. With PotomacBeads' huge selection of beads, the possibilities are endless!
Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!