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Sunset Earrings Tutorial

In this tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make her new Sunset design, which can be turned into earrings, pendants, bracelets, or necklaces. Find a list of supplies & links here in the description.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Dusty Orchid 11/0

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Metallic Patina Iris 11/0

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  • RounDuo Beads - Jade (Pack of ~75) 5mm

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  • RounTrio Beads - Aztec Gold | 6mm | Pack of 50

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  • Pattern - Sunset Earrings

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Sunset Earrings Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
RounTrio Beads - Aztec Gold, 2 Pieces
RounDuo Beads - Jade, 16 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Silver Lined Dark Topaz AB, ~1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Metallic Patina Iris, ~1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Opaque Smoke Gray Luster, ~1 Gram

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Thread your needle with 4 feet of beading thread, attaching a stop bead.
Begin with the Round Trio bead as the centerpiece, adding three Metallic Patina Iris 11/0 seed beads on each side.
Perform a peyote stitch using the Vintage Copper 11/0 (or Metallic Patina Iris 11/0) and Opaque Smoke Gray Luster 15/0 seed beads, creating the initial layer around the Round Trio.
Integrate the Round Duo beads, spaced with 8/0 seed beads, to expand the earring's design outward.
Add an outer layer of seed beads, utilizing the peyote stitch technique to create sunray-like points with the Copper 11/0 seed beads.
Complete the earring by attaching an ear wire through the loop created at the top of the earring.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
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PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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Item Description

In this tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make her new Sunset design, which can be turned into earrings, pendants, bracelets, or necklaces. Find a list of supplies & links here in the description.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
RounTrio Beads - Aztec Gold, 2 Pieces
RounDuo Beads - Jade, 16 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Silver Lined Dark Topaz AB, ~1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Metallic Patina Iris, ~1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Opaque Smoke Gray Luster, ~1 Gram

Project Steps

Thread your needle with 4 feet of beading thread, attaching a stop bead.
Begin with the Round Trio bead as the centerpiece, adding three Metallic Patina Iris 11/0 seed beads on each side.
Perform a peyote stitch using the Vintage Copper 11/0 (or Metallic Patina Iris 11/0) and Opaque Smoke Gray Luster 15/0 seed beads, creating the initial layer around the Round Trio.
Integrate the Round Duo beads, spaced with 8/0 seed beads, to expand the earring's design outward.
Add an outer layer of seed beads, utilizing the peyote stitch technique to create sunray-like points with the Copper 11/0 seed beads.
Complete the earring by attaching an ear wire through the loop created at the top of the earring.