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3 Drop Brick Stitch Feather Duster Earrings Tutorial

Fun, whimsical, and infinitely customizable feather duster earrings make a fashionable statement anywhere. From timeless roots, these traditional handwoven beaded designs are still popular today.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

3 Drop Brick Stitch Feather Duster Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 2mm - Vintage Rose, 18 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Opaque Turquoise Green, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Eucalyptus, ~ 1.5 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Matte Metallic Kahki, ~ 1 Gram
  • Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - Aluminum Silver, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Tea Rose, ~ 1.5 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Azure, ~ 1.5 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Hawthorne, ~ 1 Gram
  • Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - Metallic Chocolate, ~ 2 Grams
  • Wire Guard - Gold Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Gold Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather all materials. Prepare your thread and needle. Start with the basic stitch technique (specific steps based on the video). Add beads according to the pattern. Continue with the stitch technique, adding beads to complete the design. Finish off the project by securing the thread and adding any clasps or closures.

    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"
    3 Drop Brick Stitch Feather Duster Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Fun, whimsical, and infinitely customizable feather duster earrings make a fashionable statement anywhere. From timeless roots, these traditional handwoven beaded designs are still popular today.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 2mm - Vintage Rose, 18 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Opaque Turquoise Green, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Eucalyptus, ~ 1.5 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Matte Metallic Kahki, ~ 1 Gram
  • Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - Aluminum Silver, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Tea Rose, ~ 1.5 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Azure, ~ 1.5 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Hawthorne, ~ 1 Gram
  • Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - Metallic Chocolate, ~ 2 Grams
  • Wire Guard - Gold Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Gold Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Gather all materials. Prepare your thread and needle. Start with the basic stitch technique (specific steps based on the video). Add beads according to the pattern. Continue with the stitch technique, adding beads to complete the design. Finish off the project by securing the thread and adding any clasps or closures.