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Ancient Earrings Tutorial

We love some adorable seed bead creations, especially beaded earrings! In this new Ancient Earrings tutorial, Allie teaches us how to use Herringbone and Peyote stitch to make these adorable jewelry pieces with seed beads and Potomac Crystals! Technique Learned:
  • Herringbone
  • Peyote
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Ancient Earrings Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Labrador Full, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Dyed Silver Lined Rasberry, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Round 3mm - Metallic Purple Iris, ~ 18 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Teardrop 3x5mm - Alexandrite, ~ 10 Beads
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces >br>Second Colorway:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Champagne, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Matte Metallic Dark Bronze
  • Czech Round 3mm - Ancient Gold, ~ 18 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Metallic Gold Iris, ~ 10 Beads
  • Leverbacks - Gold Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Antique Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    If you love bling, then you're going to adore this new tutorial from Allie! She shows us how to use Herringbone and Peyote stitch to make these gorgeous ancient earrings with seed beads and Potomac Crystals. These earrings are the perfect accessory for any outfit, and they're sure to get you noticed!
    Gather up your beads. Dragon thread is great to use, it's stiff enough for the triangle but still lets the fringe have some flow.
    Get started with the inside triangle. Put 3 of the 11/0 seed beads onto the thread and tie a knot at the bottom leaving enough thread to be able to tie it off at the end. Follow the step-by-step ancient earring tutorial.
    Tie your thread ends at the back of the earring, use a burner on the ends. Have fun creating your own versions of these earrings!
    Ancient earrings are the perfect way to add a touch of style to any outfit. Whether you're looking for a gift for a friend or just want to add a little something special to your own jewelry collection, PotomacBeads has everything you need to get started.
    With PotomacBeads, it's easy to create unique and stylish earrings that are perfect for any occasion. We offer a wide selection of beads and findings in a variety of colors and styles, so you can create earrings that are truly one-of-a-kind.
    Project Length: 2 inches
    Technique Learned:
  • Herringbone
  • Peyote
  • 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"
    Ancient Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    We love some adorable seed bead creations, especially beaded earrings! In this new Ancient Earrings tutorial, Allie teaches us how to use Herringbone and Peyote stitch to make these adorable jewelry pieces with seed beads and Potomac Crystals! Technique Learned:
  • Herringbone
  • Peyote
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Labrador Full, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Dyed Silver Lined Rasberry, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Round 3mm - Metallic Purple Iris, ~ 18 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Teardrop 3x5mm - Alexandrite, ~ 10 Beads
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces >br>Second Colorway:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Champagne, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Matte Metallic Dark Bronze
  • Czech Round 3mm - Ancient Gold, ~ 18 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Metallic Gold Iris, ~ 10 Beads
  • Leverbacks - Gold Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Antique Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    If you love bling, then you're going to adore this new tutorial from Allie! She shows us how to use Herringbone and Peyote stitch to make these gorgeous ancient earrings with seed beads and Potomac Crystals. These earrings are the perfect accessory for any outfit, and they're sure to get you noticed!
    Gather up your beads. Dragon thread is great to use, it's stiff enough for the triangle but still lets the fringe have some flow.
    Get started with the inside triangle. Put 3 of the 11/0 seed beads onto the thread and tie a knot at the bottom leaving enough thread to be able to tie it off at the end. Follow the step-by-step ancient earring tutorial.
    Tie your thread ends at the back of the earring, use a burner on the ends. Have fun creating your own versions of these earrings!
    Ancient earrings are the perfect way to add a touch of style to any outfit. Whether you're looking for a gift for a friend or just want to add a little something special to your own jewelry collection, PotomacBeads has everything you need to get started.
    With PotomacBeads, it's easy to create unique and stylish earrings that are perfect for any occasion. We offer a wide selection of beads and findings in a variety of colors and styles, so you can create earrings that are truly one-of-a-kind.
    Project Length: 2 inches
    Technique Learned:
  • Herringbone
  • Peyote