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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 1: Choose Your Materials
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Step 2: Watch the
Video Tutorial
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
Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps
Quick Project Steps
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.
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 4: Pick Your Own Colors
Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
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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.
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.
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