Adva Earrings Tutorial

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Simple and beautiful, these Adva earrings by Tracy Whitfield show how to use minimal materials to create. These earrings feature Wavetrio metal beads and crystals in a woven design created with thread and needles. Project Length/ Size: 1.5 inches without earwires
Technique Learned: RAW with multiple beads

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Adva Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • WaveTrios - Antique Brass, 8 Pieces
  • Miyuki 11/0 Seed Beads - Champagne Gold, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki 15/0 Seed Beads - Champagne Gold 15, 6 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle - 3x4mm - Metallic Blue Iris, 12 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Briolette - 6x12mm - Metallic Green Iris, 1 Bead
  • Wire Guard - Antique Brass ( used personal stash ), 2 Pieces
  • Ear Wire - Antique Brass ( used personal stash ), 2 Pieces
  • Dragon Thread - Green .006, -2 Feet
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Wherever you go, whatever you do, these Adva earrings by Tracy Whitfield will have you looking your best. These earrings feature Wavetrio metal beads and crystals in a woven design created with thread and needles. Whether you're dressing up for a night out or just accenting your everyday look, these earrings are sure to add a touch of elegance. Learn how to make these beautiful earrings using the RAW beading technique in this step-by-step tutorial.
    Gather your materials. Cut 2 feet of .006 Dragon thread. Using a size 12 needle, add a stop bead to the thread leaving about 4 inches on the tail.
    Using the Potomac Crystal Rondelles, WaveTrio metal beads, seed beads and a Potomac Crystal Briolette, follow the beading patterns shown.
    Take off the stop bead and tie off the thread when completed using double knots. Attach the ear wire and you're done.
    Design ideas: You can use different colors of rondelle crystals to give it a stained glass look or use birth stone colors to make the perfect Mother's day gift! PotomacBeads has everything you need to create beautiful earrings! We have a wide selection of seed beads in every color imaginable, as well as all the necessary thread and findings. We also have a variety of earring tutorials to help you get started.
    Project Length/ Size: 1.5 inches without earwires
    Technique Learned: RAW with multiple beads

    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?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Simple and beautiful, these Adva earrings by Tracy Whitfield show how to use minimal materials to create. These earrings feature Wavetrio metal beads and crystals in a woven design created with thread and needles. Project Length/ Size: 1.5 inches without earwires
    Technique Learned: RAW with multiple beads

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • WaveTrios - Antique Brass, 8 Pieces
  • Miyuki 11/0 Seed Beads - Champagne Gold, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki 15/0 Seed Beads - Champagne Gold 15, 6 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle - 3x4mm - Metallic Blue Iris, 12 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Briolette - 6x12mm - Metallic Green Iris, 1 Bead
  • Wire Guard - Antique Brass ( used personal stash ), 2 Pieces
  • Ear Wire - Antique Brass ( used personal stash ), 2 Pieces
  • Dragon Thread - Green .006, -2 Feet
  • Project Steps

    Wherever you go, whatever you do, these Adva earrings by Tracy Whitfield will have you looking your best. These earrings feature Wavetrio metal beads and crystals in a woven design created with thread and needles. Whether you're dressing up for a night out or just accenting your everyday look, these earrings are sure to add a touch of elegance. Learn how to make these beautiful earrings using the RAW beading technique in this step-by-step tutorial.
    Gather your materials. Cut 2 feet of .006 Dragon thread. Using a size 12 needle, add a stop bead to the thread leaving about 4 inches on the tail.
    Using the Potomac Crystal Rondelles, WaveTrio metal beads, seed beads and a Potomac Crystal Briolette, follow the beading patterns shown.
    Take off the stop bead and tie off the thread when completed using double knots. Attach the ear wire and you're done.
    Design ideas: You can use different colors of rondelle crystals to give it a stained glass look or use birth stone colors to make the perfect Mother's day gift! PotomacBeads has everything you need to create beautiful earrings! We have a wide selection of seed beads in every color imaginable, as well as all the necessary thread and findings. We also have a variety of earring tutorials to help you get started.
    Project Length/ Size: 1.5 inches without earwires
    Technique Learned: RAW with multiple beads