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Pearl Drop Earrings Tutorial

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These DIY Pearl Drop Earrings are an elllagent look that is easy and quick to make. Join Allie for this quick, 10 minute project to create your own Pearl Drop earrings using 4mm and 6mm Potomac Pearls, 2mm crystal bicones and a couple seed beads.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Pearl Drop Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Bright White 6mm, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream Rose 4mm, 14 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Dark Moss Green AB 2mm, 12 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Gold 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Athenacast Huggies Earring Hoops 12mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Materials: 6mm/4mm Potomac Pearls, 2mm crystal bicones, Miyuki Seed Beads (8/0 and 15/0), wire guards, earring hoops. Step 1: Thread a 4mm pearl, 15/0 seed bead, another 4mm pearl, and continue alternating with 6mm pearls and 8/0 seed beads. Finish with a 2mm crystal. Step 2: Tie a knot and create a drop effect by threading through the beads, adding additional seed beads and crystals. Step 3: For the top part, add 15/0 seed beads, an 8/0 seed bead, a 4mm pearl, and a 2mm crystal. Secure with a wire guard. Step 4: Create a secondary drop with similar steps as the first drop. Step 5: Add the final drop with increasing bead sizes, finishing with a 6mm pearl. Step 6: Sew up and tie off the thread ends. Burn off excess thread. Step 7: Attach the ear wires to complete the earrings.

    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"
    Pearl Drop Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    These DIY Pearl Drop Earrings are an elllagent look that is easy and quick to make. Join Allie for this quick, 10 minute project to create your own Pearl Drop earrings using 4mm and 6mm Potomac Pearls, 2mm crystal bicones and a couple seed beads.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Bright White 6mm, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream Rose 4mm, 14 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Dark Moss Green AB 2mm, 12 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Gold 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Athenacast Huggies Earring Hoops 12mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Materials: 6mm/4mm Potomac Pearls, 2mm crystal bicones, Miyuki Seed Beads (8/0 and 15/0), wire guards, earring hoops. Step 1: Thread a 4mm pearl, 15/0 seed bead, another 4mm pearl, and continue alternating with 6mm pearls and 8/0 seed beads. Finish with a 2mm crystal. Step 2: Tie a knot and create a drop effect by threading through the beads, adding additional seed beads and crystals. Step 3: For the top part, add 15/0 seed beads, an 8/0 seed bead, a 4mm pearl, and a 2mm crystal. Secure with a wire guard. Step 4: Create a secondary drop with similar steps as the first drop. Step 5: Add the final drop with increasing bead sizes, finishing with a 6mm pearl. Step 6: Sew up and tie off the thread ends. Burn off excess thread. Step 7: Attach the ear wires to complete the earrings.