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Falling Snow Crystal Component Necklace & Earrings Tutorial

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Wear these versatile snowflakes every day of the year with Sheryl's classic design. Gather some Potomac Crystal rondelle beads 3x4mm, Miyuki 11/0 seed beads, wire guard protectors, and a coordinating chain. This jewelry set is easy and fun to make! Technique learned: Beadweaving

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium Real Silver Plated Brass | Pack of 36

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Gunmetal 11/0

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  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle Beads - Blue Green Rainbow 3x4mm | Pack of 100

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  • Chain - Oval Ring Silver Plated 2x2.5mm | 3 Meters

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

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Falling Snow Crystal Component Necklace & Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle Beads - Blue Green Rainbow 3x4mm, ~ 120 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 – Gunmetal, ~ 4 Grams
  • Potomax Chain - Oval Ring Silver Plated 2x2.5mm, ~ 2 Feet
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Gunmetal Plated, ~ 18 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle Beads - Sand Opal AB 3x4mm, ~ 120 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 11/0, ~ 4 Grams
  • Potomax Chain - Oval Ring Silver Plated 2x2.5mm, ~ 2 Feet
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, ~ 18 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Learn how to create an adorable beaded component in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Falling Snow Crystal Component is a simple design suitable for beaders of all skill levels. 1. Put a size 10 needle onto some size 6 DragonThread. Pick up 12 seed beads, tie the beads into a loop. Sew through the next 2 beads next to the knot. Add a Potomac crystal rondelle and another seed bead, sew back into the crystal and into the last seed bead that the thread is coming out of. 2. Watch the Falling Snow Crystal Component tutorial to follow along with Allie as she shows you how to create the pattern used in Sheryl’s beaded component design. 3. Add 5 seed beads to the side of the component over a crystal rondelle. Sew around the outside edge and add 5 more seed beads to the other side. Add a wire guard to the peak for an earring or wire guards to each side for a bracelet. The Falling Snow Crystal Component is a great project for all of your holiday gifts. Use this design to create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more! Have fun playing with colors and crystals to make unique DIY jewelry you’ll be proud to share. Technique learned: Beadweaving Project length: Necklace 28" Earrings 3"

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    Wear these versatile snowflakes every day of the year with Sheryl's classic design. Gather some Potomac Crystal rondelle beads 3x4mm, Miyuki 11/0 seed beads, wire guard protectors, and a coordinating chain. This jewelry set is easy and fun to make! Technique learned: Beadweaving

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle Beads - Blue Green Rainbow 3x4mm, ~ 120 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 – Gunmetal, ~ 4 Grams
  • Potomax Chain - Oval Ring Silver Plated 2x2.5mm, ~ 2 Feet
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Gunmetal Plated, ~ 18 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle Beads - Sand Opal AB 3x4mm, ~ 120 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 11/0, ~ 4 Grams
  • Potomax Chain - Oval Ring Silver Plated 2x2.5mm, ~ 2 Feet
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, ~ 18 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces

    • Project Steps

    Learn how to create an adorable beaded component in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Falling Snow Crystal Component is a simple design suitable for beaders of all skill levels. 1. Put a size 10 needle onto some size 6 DragonThread. Pick up 12 seed beads, tie the beads into a loop. Sew through the next 2 beads next to the knot. Add a Potomac crystal rondelle and another seed bead, sew back into the crystal and into the last seed bead that the thread is coming out of. 2. Watch the Falling Snow Crystal Component tutorial to follow along with Allie as she shows you how to create the pattern used in Sheryl’s beaded component design. 3. Add 5 seed beads to the side of the component over a crystal rondelle. Sew around the outside edge and add 5 more seed beads to the other side. Add a wire guard to the peak for an earring or wire guards to each side for a bracelet. The Falling Snow Crystal Component is a great project for all of your holiday gifts. Use this design to create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more! Have fun playing with colors and crystals to make unique DIY jewelry you’ll be proud to share. Technique learned: Beadweaving Project length: Necklace 28" Earrings 3"