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Pointed Snowflake Earrings Tutorial

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Learn how to create elegant pointed snowflake earrings. These versatile pieces can also serve as pendants, perfect for the holidays or special occasions. Utilize 4mm cubes, round trios, 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads, and Dragon Thread. Master right-angle weave (RAW) to create the base frame and build symmetrical snowflake points for a polished finish. Customize your snowflake with different bead sizes, colors, or birthstone variations to achieve unique styles.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Pointed Snowflake Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Cube Metallic Gold 4mm, 14 Pieces
  • RounTrio Beads - Crystal AB | 6mm, 2 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Crystal AB 8/0, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - White Pearl Ceylon 11/0, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Cube Galvanized Silver 3mm, 14 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 11/0, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 8/0, ~1 Gram
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Premium 24k Gold Plated Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium 24kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather Materials: 4mm cube beads. Round Trio beads (multi-hole beads). 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads. Dragon Thread (size 8) with a size 10 needle. Wire guard and earring hooks. Create the Base Frame: Start with a Round Trio bead. Attach three 4mm cubes through the first hole. to the second hole and add another set of three cubes to complete the frame. Secure and Tighten: Go through the three cubes to tighten the structure, pulling them closer around the Round Trio bead. Add Seed Beads: Place an 11/0 seed bead between each cube around the frame for added detail. Form Snowflake Points: Create points using right-angle weave (RAW): Add an 8/0 bead, an 11/0 bead, and another 8/0 bead. Circle back through the 11/0 bead to form the point. Repeat this for all seven sections around the snowflake. Tighten Points: Pull the 8/0 beads together to create a sharp, pointed snowflake look. Attach the Wire Guard: Add a wire guard at the top of the snowflake to provide a loop for attaching the earring hook. Reinforce the thread for durability. Finish and Trim: Tie off the thread securely, trim the excess, and attach the earring hook to the wire guard. Customize: Experiment with different bead colors, sizes, or use birthstone variations to personalize the design.

    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"
    Pointed Snowflake Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Learn how to create elegant pointed snowflake earrings. These versatile pieces can also serve as pendants, perfect for the holidays or special occasions. Utilize 4mm cubes, round trios, 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads, and Dragon Thread. Master right-angle weave (RAW) to create the base frame and build symmetrical snowflake points for a polished finish. Customize your snowflake with different bead sizes, colors, or birthstone variations to achieve unique styles.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Cube Metallic Gold 4mm, 14 Pieces
  • RounTrio Beads - Crystal AB | 6mm, 2 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Crystal AB 8/0, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - White Pearl Ceylon 11/0, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Cube Galvanized Silver 3mm, 14 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 11/0, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 8/0, ~1 Gram
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Premium 24k Gold Plated Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium 24kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Gather Materials: 4mm cube beads. Round Trio beads (multi-hole beads). 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads. Dragon Thread (size 8) with a size 10 needle. Wire guard and earring hooks. Create the Base Frame: Start with a Round Trio bead. Attach three 4mm cubes through the first hole. to the second hole and add another set of three cubes to complete the frame. Secure and Tighten: Go through the three cubes to tighten the structure, pulling them closer around the Round Trio bead. Add Seed Beads: Place an 11/0 seed bead between each cube around the frame for added detail. Form Snowflake Points: Create points using right-angle weave (RAW): Add an 8/0 bead, an 11/0 bead, and another 8/0 bead. Circle back through the 11/0 bead to form the point. Repeat this for all seven sections around the snowflake. Tighten Points: Pull the 8/0 beads together to create a sharp, pointed snowflake look. Attach the Wire Guard: Add a wire guard at the top of the snowflake to provide a loop for attaching the earring hook. Reinforce the thread for durability. Finish and Trim: Tie off the thread securely, trim the excess, and attach the earring hook to the wire guard. Customize: Experiment with different bead colors, sizes, or use birthstone variations to personalize the design.