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Awaken Earrings Tutorial

Have you caught on to the summer fashion of mixing metals in jewelry designs?!? You can excite the artist within you and do just that with designer Anna Tonnesen's NEW Awaken Earrings! This refined design adorns Halo® Beads for Diamond Shapes with Miyuki 11/0 Seed Beads. Then, choose your favorite color and add a 6mm Potomac Crystal Disco Ball to the top of the component for a pop of color you'll wear all summer long! Technique Learned: Beadweaving The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Halo Bead for Diamonds - Rose Gold, 6 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - White Lila Luster, 6 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Ball 6mm - Rose AB, 2 Beads
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated
  • Earwires - Rose Gold If you're looking for a way to add some excitement to your jewelry designs, why not try mixing metals? With designer Anna Tonnesen's Awaken Earrings, you can do just that! This refined design features Halo® Beads for Diamond Shapes accented with Miyuki 11/0 Seed Beads. Choose your favorite color for a pop of color you'll love to wear all summer long! Gather up your Halos, seed beads, disco balls, white thread and size 12 needle. Begin with a stop bead on about 4 feet of thread. Follow along with our step-by-step Awaken earrings tutorial. Tie your thread ends together and attach the earwire. You can add a silky bead in the middle for a different look. It's a great time to start fresh and awaken your senses. One way to do this is by wearing earrings that make you feel alive and vibrant. The awaken earrings from PotomacBeads are perfect for adding a touch of energy to your look. These earrings feature a center halo that is surrounded by smaller beads. The combination of colors and textures makes these earrings really stand out. You can wear them with any outfit, whether you're going for a casual look or something more dressy. The best part about these earrings is that they are so versatile. You can easily switch up the look by changing the center bead. Experiment with different colors and textures to create a look that is truly your own.
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Awaken Earrings Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Halo Beads for Diamond Shapes - Rose Gold, 6 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - White Lila Luster, 6 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Ball 6mm - Rose AB, 2 beads
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 pieces
  • Earwires - Rose Gold, 2 pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    If you’re looking for a way to add some excitement to your jewelry designs, why not try mixing metals? With designer Anna Tonnesen’s Awaken Earrings, you can do just that! This refined design features Halo® Beads for Diamond Shapes accented with Miyuki 11/0 Seed Beads. Choose your favorite color for a pop of color you’ll love to wear all summer long!

    Gather up your Halos, seed beads, disco balls, white thread and size 12 needle.

    Begin with a stop bead on about 4 feet of thread. Follow along with our step-by-step Awaken earrings tutorial.

    Tie your thread ends together and attach the earwire. You can add a silky bead in the middle for a different look.

    It's a great time to start fresh and awaken your senses. One way to do this is by wearing earrings that make you feel alive and vibrant. The awaken earrings from PotomacBeads are perfect for adding a touch of energy to your look.

    These earrings feature a center halo that is surrounded by smaller beads. The combination of colors and textures makes these earrings really stand out. You can wear them with any outfit, whether you're going for a casual look or something more dressy.

    The best part about these earrings is that they are so versatile. You can easily switch up the look by changing the center bead. Experiment with different colors and textures to create a look that is truly your own.

    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"
    Awaken Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

    • Learn how to create beautiful and artistic RounDuo Bangle Stacker Bracelets in this DIY jewelry-making tutorial. Using RounDuo or RounDuo Mini beads paired with 11/0, 15/0, and 8/0 seed beads, this video will guide you through each step, from selecting materials to finishing with a clasp or continuous bangle design.

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    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

    • Glasgow Rose Embroidered Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
    • Glasgow Rose Embroidered Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

    Watch Anna Tonnesen as she provides detailed step by step tutorial instructions to learn to embroider with beads. Create the Glasgow Rose pendant or create your own masterpiece of DIY jewelry following this project tutorial. Learn how to lay out your embroidery project, cut and shape your surface, sew on beads, apply the backing and seem the sides of the piece.
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    • Flower Gem Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
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    Have you caught on to the summer fashion of mixing metals in jewelry designs?!? You can excite the artist within you and do just that with designer Anna Tonnesen's NEW Awaken Earrings! This refined design adorns Halo® Beads for Diamond Shapes with Miyuki 11/0 Seed Beads. Then, choose your favorite color and add a 6mm Potomac Crystal Disco Ball to the top of the component for a pop of color you'll wear all summer long! Technique Learned: Beadweaving The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Halo Bead for Diamonds - Rose Gold, 6 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - White Lila Luster, 6 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Ball 6mm - Rose AB, 2 Beads
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated
  • Earwires - Rose Gold If you're looking for a way to add some excitement to your jewelry designs, why not try mixing metals? With designer Anna Tonnesen's Awaken Earrings, you can do just that! This refined design features Halo® Beads for Diamond Shapes accented with Miyuki 11/0 Seed Beads. Choose your favorite color for a pop of color you'll love to wear all summer long! Gather up your Halos, seed beads, disco balls, white thread and size 12 needle. Begin with a stop bead on about 4 feet of thread. Follow along with our step-by-step Awaken earrings tutorial. Tie your thread ends together and attach the earwire. You can add a silky bead in the middle for a different look. It's a great time to start fresh and awaken your senses. One way to do this is by wearing earrings that make you feel alive and vibrant. The awaken earrings from PotomacBeads are perfect for adding a touch of energy to your look. These earrings feature a center halo that is surrounded by smaller beads. The combination of colors and textures makes these earrings really stand out. You can wear them with any outfit, whether you're going for a casual look or something more dressy. The best part about these earrings is that they are so versatile. You can easily switch up the look by changing the center bead. Experiment with different colors and textures to create a look that is truly your own.
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Halo Beads for Diamond Shapes - Rose Gold, 6 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - White Lila Luster, 6 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Ball 6mm - Rose AB, 2 beads
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 pieces
  • Earwires - Rose Gold, 2 pieces
  • Project Steps

    If you’re looking for a way to add some excitement to your jewelry designs, why not try mixing metals? With designer Anna Tonnesen’s Awaken Earrings, you can do just that! This refined design features Halo® Beads for Diamond Shapes accented with Miyuki 11/0 Seed Beads. Choose your favorite color for a pop of color you’ll love to wear all summer long!

    Gather up your Halos, seed beads, disco balls, white thread and size 12 needle.

    Begin with a stop bead on about 4 feet of thread. Follow along with our step-by-step Awaken earrings tutorial.

    Tie your thread ends together and attach the earwire. You can add a silky bead in the middle for a different look.

    It's a great time to start fresh and awaken your senses. One way to do this is by wearing earrings that make you feel alive and vibrant. The awaken earrings from PotomacBeads are perfect for adding a touch of energy to your look.

    These earrings feature a center halo that is surrounded by smaller beads. The combination of colors and textures makes these earrings really stand out. You can wear them with any outfit, whether you're going for a casual look or something more dressy.

    The best part about these earrings is that they are so versatile. You can easily switch up the look by changing the center bead. Experiment with different colors and textures to create a look that is truly your own.

    Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!"