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Peacock Feather Earrings Tutorial

Create these SuperDuo earrings using crystal chatons and Delica beads in a stunning combination. Join Marissa as she walks you through the design process as well as the step by step execution of this amazing design.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Peacock Feather Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • SuperDuo Beads - Turquoise Picasso 2.5x5mm, 44 pcs / the pair
  • Potomac Crystal Chatons - Jet 8mm (Size SS39), 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Delica Beads Fuchsia Lined Crystal Size 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Picasso Opaque Brown Tan 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 15/0, 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium Antique Brass Plated Stainless Steel, 1 Pair
  • Leverback Earwires - 18mm Premium Antique Brass Plated, 1 Pair
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Thread your needle with 5 feet of DragonThread; add a stop bead. Begin by creating a bezel for the 8mm Chaton using 22 Delica beads, expanding it with 15/0 seed beads using a square stitch. Add more Delica beads and incorporate SuperDuos into the design. Finalize the earring design by adding 8/0 seed beads and 15/0 seed beads for a border, then attach a wire guard for the earwire. Repeat the process for the second earring to complete your set.

    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"
    Peacock Feather Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Create these SuperDuo earrings using crystal chatons and Delica beads in a stunning combination. Join Marissa as she walks you through the design process as well as the step by step execution of this amazing design.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • SuperDuo Beads - Turquoise Picasso 2.5x5mm, 44 pcs / the pair
  • Potomac Crystal Chatons - Jet 8mm (Size SS39), 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Delica Beads Fuchsia Lined Crystal Size 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Picasso Opaque Brown Tan 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 15/0, 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium Antique Brass Plated Stainless Steel, 1 Pair
  • Leverback Earwires - 18mm Premium Antique Brass Plated, 1 Pair
  • Project Steps

    Thread your needle with 5 feet of DragonThread; add a stop bead. Begin by creating a bezel for the 8mm Chaton using 22 Delica beads, expanding it with 15/0 seed beads using a square stitch. Add more Delica beads and incorporate SuperDuos into the design. Finalize the earring design by adding 8/0 seed beads and 15/0 seed beads for a border, then attach a wire guard for the earwire. Repeat the process for the second earring to complete your set.