Helen Earrings Tutorial

  • Picture of Accessories, Earring, Jewelry with text POTOMACBEADS Helen Earrings.
Still looking to use more of your Tila Beads? Make these simple and elegant earrings featuring tila beads, pearls, seed beads and crystals for a little bling! Enjoy your own Helen Earrings! Technique Learned: Beadweaving The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Tila Beads - Matte Opaque Green AB, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Sand, 12 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm - Blue Rainbow, 14 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Labrador Full, ~1 Gram
  • Toho Seed Beads 8/0 - Opaque Frosted Turquoise, 8 Beads
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Stainless Steel, 1 Pair
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Helen Earrings Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Tila Beads - Matte Opaque Green AB, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Sand, 12 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm - Blue Rainbow, 14 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Labrador Full, ~ 1 Gram
  • Toho Seed Beads 8/0 - Opaque Frosted Turquoise, 8 Beads
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Stainless Steel, 1 Pair
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    These stylish Helen earrings look so intricate and complex, nobody would guess how easy they actually are to make.
    Using a size 11 needle, create the interior block bypicking up a Tila an 11/0 followed by another Tilaand a bicone.Repeat the pattern and let it dropdown to the bottom and tie the thread into a knotto form a loop.
    Move onto the exterior of the design by stepping up.Watch the Helen Earrings tutorial with Allie towatch step-by-step directions.
    Burn the thread endsdown at the back of yourproject. Put on your earwire.
    What's not to love about these pretty Helen Earrings? They look so complicated, but they're actually very easy to stitch. You can impress your family and friends with your handiwork, or give a pair as a gift to be cherished. PotomacBeads has everything you need to make your own Helen Earrings. Just choose your favorite colors of beads and thread, and follow the simple instructions. In no time at all, you'll have a beautiful pair of earrings to show o ff. So don't wait any longer, order your supplies today and get started on your own Helen Earrings. You'll be so glad you did!

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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

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    Item Description

    Still looking to use more of your Tila Beads? Make these simple and elegant earrings featuring tila beads, pearls, seed beads and crystals for a little bling! Enjoy your own Helen Earrings! Technique Learned: Beadweaving The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Tila Beads - Matte Opaque Green AB, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Sand, 12 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm - Blue Rainbow, 14 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Labrador Full, ~1 Gram
  • Toho Seed Beads 8/0 - Opaque Frosted Turquoise, 8 Beads
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Stainless Steel, 1 Pair
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Tila Beads - Matte Opaque Green AB, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Sand, 12 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm - Blue Rainbow, 14 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Labrador Full, ~ 1 Gram
  • Toho Seed Beads 8/0 - Opaque Frosted Turquoise, 8 Beads
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Stainless Steel, 1 Pair
  • Project Steps

    These stylish Helen earrings look so intricate and complex, nobody would guess how easy they actually are to make.
    Using a size 11 needle, create the interior block bypicking up a Tila an 11/0 followed by another Tilaand a bicone.Repeat the pattern and let it dropdown to the bottom and tie the thread into a knotto form a loop.
    Move onto the exterior of the design by stepping up.Watch the Helen Earrings tutorial with Allie towatch step-by-step directions.
    Burn the thread endsdown at the back of yourproject. Put on your earwire.
    What's not to love about these pretty Helen Earrings? They look so complicated, but they're actually very easy to stitch. You can impress your family and friends with your handiwork, or give a pair as a gift to be cherished. PotomacBeads has everything you need to make your own Helen Earrings. Just choose your favorite colors of beads and thread, and follow the simple instructions. In no time at all, you'll have a beautiful pair of earrings to show o ff. So don't wait any longer, order your supplies today and get started on your own Helen Earrings. You'll be so glad you did!