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Disc Dial Earrings Tutorial

This video tutorial from The PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Rene Wilson's "Disc Dial" earring design.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Disc Dial Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • MiniDuo® Beads - Bronze, ~60 Pieces
  • MiniDuo® Beads - Crystal Vega, ~24 Pieces
  • MiniDuo® Beads - Pastel Bordeaux ~12 Pieces
  • DiscDuo® Beads - Jet Red Luster, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Violet Gold, ~48 Pieces
  • Earwires
  • Wire Guards
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Disc dial earrings are a stylish and unique way to accessorize any outfit. To make these earrings, only a few materials are needed, and the design is simple yet elegant. So grab your favorite beads and give this project a try!
    Gather up your MiniDuo beads, DiscDuos, Miyuki seed beads and earwires and guards. You will need about 4 feet of thread to complete the pair of earrings. A size 10 needle works best. You may also want to have a thread burner and some pliers handy. A beading mat will keep you organized.
    Start in the middle by picking up the DiscDuo and 2 miniduos. Watch Allie in the Disc Dial Earring tutorial and she will lead you through the steps to make these disc earrings.
    Burn down the thread ends when you are finished to keep a polished look. Add the earwire.
    Disc Dial earrings are so much fun to wear! They are easy to try new designs and colors with, and they look great with any outfit. They make a great gift, too - if you need something quick and easy to make, these earrings are perfect.

    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"
    Disc Dial Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial from The PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Rene Wilson's "Disc Dial" earring design.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • MiniDuo® Beads - Bronze, ~60 Pieces
  • MiniDuo® Beads - Crystal Vega, ~24 Pieces
  • MiniDuo® Beads - Pastel Bordeaux ~12 Pieces
  • DiscDuo® Beads - Jet Red Luster, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Violet Gold, ~48 Pieces
  • Earwires
  • Wire Guards
  • Project Steps

    Disc dial earrings are a stylish and unique way to accessorize any outfit. To make these earrings, only a few materials are needed, and the design is simple yet elegant. So grab your favorite beads and give this project a try!
    Gather up your MiniDuo beads, DiscDuos, Miyuki seed beads and earwires and guards. You will need about 4 feet of thread to complete the pair of earrings. A size 10 needle works best. You may also want to have a thread burner and some pliers handy. A beading mat will keep you organized.
    Start in the middle by picking up the DiscDuo and 2 miniduos. Watch Allie in the Disc Dial Earring tutorial and she will lead you through the steps to make these disc earrings.
    Burn down the thread ends when you are finished to keep a polished look. Add the earwire.
    Disc Dial earrings are so much fun to wear! They are easy to try new designs and colors with, and they look great with any outfit. They make a great gift, too - if you need something quick and easy to make, these earrings are perfect.