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Chain and Crystal Drop Earrings Tutorial

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Discover how to craft exquisite Chain and Crystal Drop Earrings with this DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads. This project utilizes sparkling 6mm Disco Ball Pic Crystal Rounds, delicate 15/0 and 8/0 seed beads, and elegant chains to create a stunning accessory. Follow our easy step-by-step instructions to weave and assemble these beautiful earrings. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced beader, this tutorial will inspire your creativity and add a personal touch to your jewelry collection. Materials used include seed beads in various sizes, crystal rounds, and customizable chain lengths to suit your style.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Chain and Crystal Drop Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Gold Champagne AB 6mm, 6 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Briolettes - Gold Champagne AB 6x12mm, 2 Beads
  • Chain - Rolo Silver Plated 3.2x5mm, 3 inches
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 8/0, 8 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 15/0, 28 Beads
  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium Real Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather your materials: 6mm Crystal Rounds, 15/0 and 8/0 Seed Beads, thread, needle, chain, and a faceted briolette. Start by threading an 8/0 seed bead after each crystal round, creating a base for the earrings. Tie the beads into a loop, leaving enough thread to attach to the chain. Create a drop by adding three 15/0 seed beads, an 8/0 seed bead, and three more 15/0 seed beads before attaching the faceted briolette. Secure the drop by passing back through the 8/0 seed bead and pulling the thread tight. Attach the chain to the earring by threading through the loop and connecting both ends of the chain through the seed beads. Customize the design by adjusting the chain length or bead sizes.

    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"
    Chain and Crystal Drop Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Discover how to craft exquisite Chain and Crystal Drop Earrings with this DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads. This project utilizes sparkling 6mm Disco Ball Pic Crystal Rounds, delicate 15/0 and 8/0 seed beads, and elegant chains to create a stunning accessory. Follow our easy step-by-step instructions to weave and assemble these beautiful earrings. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced beader, this tutorial will inspire your creativity and add a personal touch to your jewelry collection. Materials used include seed beads in various sizes, crystal rounds, and customizable chain lengths to suit your style.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Gold Champagne AB 6mm, 6 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Briolettes - Gold Champagne AB 6x12mm, 2 Beads
  • Chain - Rolo Silver Plated 3.2x5mm, 3 inches
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 8/0, 8 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 15/0, 28 Beads
  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium Real Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Gather your materials: 6mm Crystal Rounds, 15/0 and 8/0 Seed Beads, thread, needle, chain, and a faceted briolette. Start by threading an 8/0 seed bead after each crystal round, creating a base for the earrings. Tie the beads into a loop, leaving enough thread to attach to the chain. Create a drop by adding three 15/0 seed beads, an 8/0 seed bead, and three more 15/0 seed beads before attaching the faceted briolette. Secure the drop by passing back through the 8/0 seed bead and pulling the thread tight. Attach the chain to the earring by threading through the loop and connecting both ends of the chain through the seed beads. Customize the design by adjusting the chain length or bead sizes.