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Linear Earrings Tutorial

If you're looking for a long, chunky statement piece, then Allie's Linear Earrings are just the seed beading project you've been anticipating! Create a fascinating ombre look with these simplistic beaded earrings working with two rows of tubular herringbone stitch and afterward embellishing the top with an arrangement of Potomac Crystal Rondelle Beads. Make many of your own varying earring pairs that can be designed as long or as short, depending on your preference of length.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Linear Earrings Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Matte Metallic Dark Bronze, ~ 2 Grams
Potomac Crystal Rondelle 1.5x2mm - Pacific Green, 8 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rondelle 1.5x2mm - Seafoam, 6 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rondelle 1.5x2mm - Chrysolite, 6 Pieces
Wire Guards - Antique Brass, 2 Pieces
Earwire Leverbacks - Antique Brass, 1 Pair

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

These Linear Earrings feature a tubular herringbone stitch with an ombre color scheme. They can easily be made to the length that suits your style. Using the antique brass leverbacks gives these Linear Earrings a fabulous vintage look.
Gather up your Miyuki Delicas, Potomac Crystal Rondelles, wire guards and leverback. You will use about four feet of thread and a size 10 needle. Begin by adding a stop bead to the thread. Add two delica beads and let them drop down to the stop bead, sew back up through the first bead. Add another delica and go back into the first bead. Sew back through the bead and add another bead. When you have four bead of your ladder stitch you will make into a tubular shape by bringing the thread through bead four and back down through bead one.
Start the tubular Herringbone stitch. Watch the linear earrings tutorial with Allie for step-by-step directions. Once you're done twenty rows of Herringbone stitch, you will begin adding the crystals.
Add a wireguard at the top and sew back down through, adding some seed beads to reinforce the linear jewelry. Put on your earwire making sure the front is facing out.
These Linear earrings from PotomacBeads are so simple to create and can be made using endless color arrangements. Make multiple pairs to match multiple outfits. These earrings are a great way to add a pop of color to any outfit.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
  • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
  • Protective Coatings - Permalac Collection | Semi-Gloss and Matte (8ml bottle of each)
  • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
  • Thread Zap II

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Linear Earrings Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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If you're looking for a long, chunky statement piece, then Allie's Linear Earrings are just the seed beading project you've been anticipating! Create a fascinating ombre look with these simplistic beaded earrings working with two rows of tubular herringbone stitch and afterward embellishing the top with an arrangement of Potomac Crystal Rondelle Beads. Make many of your own varying earring pairs that can be designed as long or as short, depending on your preference of length.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Matte Metallic Dark Bronze, ~ 2 Grams
Potomac Crystal Rondelle 1.5x2mm - Pacific Green, 8 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rondelle 1.5x2mm - Seafoam, 6 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rondelle 1.5x2mm - Chrysolite, 6 Pieces
Wire Guards - Antique Brass, 2 Pieces
Earwire Leverbacks - Antique Brass, 1 Pair

Project Steps

These Linear Earrings feature a tubular herringbone stitch with an ombre color scheme. They can easily be made to the length that suits your style. Using the antique brass leverbacks gives these Linear Earrings a fabulous vintage look.
Gather up your Miyuki Delicas, Potomac Crystal Rondelles, wire guards and leverback. You will use about four feet of thread and a size 10 needle. Begin by adding a stop bead to the thread. Add two delica beads and let them drop down to the stop bead, sew back up through the first bead. Add another delica and go back into the first bead. Sew back through the bead and add another bead. When you have four bead of your ladder stitch you will make into a tubular shape by bringing the thread through bead four and back down through bead one.
Start the tubular Herringbone stitch. Watch the linear earrings tutorial with Allie for step-by-step directions. Once you're done twenty rows of Herringbone stitch, you will begin adding the crystals.
Add a wireguard at the top and sew back down through, adding some seed beads to reinforce the linear jewelry. Put on your earwire making sure the front is facing out.
These Linear earrings from PotomacBeads are so simple to create and can be made using endless color arrangements. Make multiple pairs to match multiple outfits. These earrings are a great way to add a pop of color to any outfit.