Freedom Earrings Tutorial

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Create this 4th of July, patriotic design using circular peyote stitch and crystal bicone beads. The project begins with 11/0 Delica beads and continues to add crystals for a sparkly, bright shine. Technique learned:
  • Circular Peyote
  • Right Angle Weave The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm Siam, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm Cobalt, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm Sapphire, 12 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm Crystal, 8 Beads
  • Earwires - Rose Gold, 2 Pieces
  • Wire Guards Rose Gold, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 1 Gram
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Freedom Earrings Tutorial
    Materials used by the designer:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm – Siam, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm – Cobalt, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm – Sapphire, 12 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm – Crystal, 8 Beads
  • Earwires - Rose Gold, 2 Pieces
  • Wire Guards Rose Gold, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Show your patriotism with these Freedom Earrings. Create this 4th of July, design using circular peyote and right angle weave techniques. Get ready to celebrate in style! Start the freedom earrings with four delica beads and tie into a knot. Start the circular peyote stitch with four more delicas, that will form two rows of beads. Step up and add two beads at a time onto the corners. Add two more beads to each corner to end up with four rows. In row five you will be adding some crytals to the delicas. Watch the Freedom Earrings tutorial with Allie to see how she does this. Create a pattern of blue and red. Use right angle weave at the bottom and top of the earring to add bicones to accentuate the diamond shape. Add the earwire to the top. Check out this super quick and easy design for some fun and festive Freedom Earrings! These earrings are so versatile - you can change up the colors and beads to create all sorts of different looks. They make a great project for beginners, and are perfect for showing off your patriotic spirit! Technique learned:
  • Circular Peyote
  • Right Angle Weave Project Length : 1""
  • 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?

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

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Create this 4th of July, patriotic design using circular peyote stitch and crystal bicone beads. The project begins with 11/0 Delica beads and continues to add crystals for a sparkly, bright shine. Technique learned:
  • Circular Peyote
  • Right Angle Weave The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm Siam, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm Cobalt, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm Sapphire, 12 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm Crystal, 8 Beads
  • Earwires - Rose Gold, 2 Pieces
  • Wire Guards Rose Gold, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 1 Gram
  • Designer's Material List

    Materials used by the designer:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm – Siam, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm – Cobalt, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm – Sapphire, 12 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm – Crystal, 8 Beads
  • Earwires - Rose Gold, 2 Pieces
  • Wire Guards Rose Gold, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Project Steps

    Show your patriotism with these Freedom Earrings. Create this 4th of July, design using circular peyote and right angle weave techniques. Get ready to celebrate in style! Start the freedom earrings with four delica beads and tie into a knot. Start the circular peyote stitch with four more delicas, that will form two rows of beads. Step up and add two beads at a time onto the corners. Add two more beads to each corner to end up with four rows. In row five you will be adding some crytals to the delicas. Watch the Freedom Earrings tutorial with Allie to see how she does this. Create a pattern of blue and red. Use right angle weave at the bottom and top of the earring to add bicones to accentuate the diamond shape. Add the earwire to the top. Check out this super quick and easy design for some fun and festive Freedom Earrings! These earrings are so versatile - you can change up the colors and beads to create all sorts of different looks. They make a great project for beginners, and are perfect for showing off your patriotic spirit! Technique learned:
  • Circular Peyote
  • Right Angle Weave Project Length : 1""