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Whimsical Earrings Tutorial

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Get ready to make a grand statement with Allie's Whimsical Earrings. She weaves together various Potomac Crystals around a bezeled Rivoli to create a design that is fancy, fabulous, and flourishing. Keep in mind that these earrings are able to be as dramatic or as light depending on the number of crystals you prefer to add.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • DB0254 Miyuki Delica Beads Bronze Luster Size 11/0

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  • DBS0134 Miyuki Delica Beads Opaque Purple Gray Ra 15/0

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  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Colorshift Pandora 14mm | Pack of 2

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  • Potomac Crystal Teardrop Beads - Garnet AB 3x5mm | Pack of 100

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  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium Antique Brass Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Whimsical Earrings Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Colorshift Pandora, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 3mm - Blue Zircon, 52 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Teardop 3x5mm - Garnet AB, 50 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Bronze Luster, ~ 2 grams
  • Miyuki Delica 15/0 - Opaque Purple Grey Rainbow, ~ 1 gram
  • Wire Guard - Antique Brass, 1 Pair
  • Earwire - Goldfilled Plaom, 1 Pair

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Using a size 12 needle, begin with 36 11/0 delica beads and tie into a knot. Start a circular peyote stitch, pick up another 11/0, skip over the next bead in the circle and go down bead number three. Pick up another 11/0, skip the next bead and thread down the one after. Continue like this around the circle. Watch the Whimsical Earrings tutorial to see how Allie switches to right angle weave with 15/0s to finish the bezel for the Potomac crystal rivoli and adds embellishment and fringes with various crystals. Bring your thread and needle to the top of the project, make sure you are in the middle of the top so your earring hangs properly. Add the wire guard with some seed beads and another crystal. Sew up through the beads one more time and then bring the thread back down to the tail and tie off.

    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

    Get ready to make a grand statement with Allie's Whimsical Earrings. She weaves together various Potomac Crystals around a bezeled Rivoli to create a design that is fancy, fabulous, and flourishing. Keep in mind that these earrings are able to be as dramatic or as light depending on the number of crystals you prefer to add.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Colorshift Pandora, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 3mm - Blue Zircon, 52 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Teardop 3x5mm - Garnet AB, 50 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Bronze Luster, ~ 2 grams
  • Miyuki Delica 15/0 - Opaque Purple Grey Rainbow, ~ 1 gram
  • Wire Guard - Antique Brass, 1 Pair
  • Earwire - Goldfilled Plaom, 1 Pair

    • Project Steps

    Using a size 12 needle, begin with 36 11/0 delica beads and tie into a knot. Start a circular peyote stitch, pick up another 11/0, skip over the next bead in the circle and go down bead number three. Pick up another 11/0, skip the next bead and thread down the one after. Continue like this around the circle. Watch the Whimsical Earrings tutorial to see how Allie switches to right angle weave with 15/0s to finish the bezel for the Potomac crystal rivoli and adds embellishment and fringes with various crystals. Bring your thread and needle to the top of the project, make sure you are in the middle of the top so your earring hangs properly. Add the wire guard with some seed beads and another crystal. Sew up through the beads one more time and then bring the thread back down to the tail and tie off.