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SuperDuo Windmill Earrings Tutorial

Join Allie to create another stunning pair of earrings from Sheryl Steele. Incorporate SuperDuo beads, 4mm Round Beads of your choice. Allie uses a delicate jade, Czech Round 3mm (in place of 4mm), and Miyuki 15/0 seed beads. For extra flair, add in a Potomac Crystal Pear Drop Bead. Technique learned: Bead weaving

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

SuperDuo Windmill Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - New Jade Round Beads 4mm, 12 Pieces
  • Czech Round Beads - Black Diamond Shimmer 3mm, 12 Pieces
  • SuperDuo Beads - Jet Red Luster (Metallic Green) 2.5X5mm, 12 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Pear Drop Beads - Blue Green Rainbow, 2 Pieces
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Gunmetal Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball - Gunmetal Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial you will learn how to use some bead weaving techniques to create elegant beaded earrings. The SuperDuo Windmill Earrings are a suitable project for most beading skill levels. 1. Put a size 11 or 12 needles onto about 4 feet of Wildfire beading thread. Pick up 6 SuperDuo beads and tie them into a loop. Sew through a couple SuperDuos to bring the thread away from the knot. Pick up a Czech round bead and bring the thread through the SuperDuo that is on the opposite side of the loop. This will set the bead on top of the loop. Step up to the second hole of the SuperDuo. 2. Watch the SuperDuo Windmill Earrings tutorial to follow along with Allie as she guides you step-by-step through the process of creating Sheryl Steele’s beaded earring pattern and shares ideas that you can use to make your own version of these DIY earrings. 3. Bring the needle and thread back up to the top of the earring. Add a wire guard. Reinforce. Tie the thread ends together in the center of the project and burn the loose edges. Put on an ear wire. You can use the SuperDuo Windmill Earrings design as inspiration to create your own version. There are many different variations of beads you can use with this pattern. Project length: 1 3/4"

    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"
    SuperDuo Windmill Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Join Allie to create another stunning pair of earrings from Sheryl Steele. Incorporate SuperDuo beads, 4mm Round Beads of your choice. Allie uses a delicate jade, Czech Round 3mm (in place of 4mm), and Miyuki 15/0 seed beads. For extra flair, add in a Potomac Crystal Pear Drop Bead. Technique learned: Bead weaving

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - New Jade Round Beads 4mm, 12 Pieces
  • Czech Round Beads - Black Diamond Shimmer 3mm, 12 Pieces
  • SuperDuo Beads - Jet Red Luster (Metallic Green) 2.5X5mm, 12 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Pear Drop Beads - Blue Green Rainbow, 2 Pieces
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Gunmetal Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball - Gunmetal Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial you will learn how to use some bead weaving techniques to create elegant beaded earrings. The SuperDuo Windmill Earrings are a suitable project for most beading skill levels. 1. Put a size 11 or 12 needles onto about 4 feet of Wildfire beading thread. Pick up 6 SuperDuo beads and tie them into a loop. Sew through a couple SuperDuos to bring the thread away from the knot. Pick up a Czech round bead and bring the thread through the SuperDuo that is on the opposite side of the loop. This will set the bead on top of the loop. Step up to the second hole of the SuperDuo. 2. Watch the SuperDuo Windmill Earrings tutorial to follow along with Allie as she guides you step-by-step through the process of creating Sheryl Steele’s beaded earring pattern and shares ideas that you can use to make your own version of these DIY earrings. 3. Bring the needle and thread back up to the top of the earring. Add a wire guard. Reinforce. Tie the thread ends together in the center of the project and burn the loose edges. Put on an ear wire. You can use the SuperDuo Windmill Earrings design as inspiration to create your own version. There are many different variations of beads you can use with this pattern. Project length: 1 3/4"