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Angel Fan Earrings Tutorial

Create these 1920s-style crystal earrings using 4mm Potomac Crystal Bicones along with size 8 and size 11 Miyuki Japanese seed beads. These earrings are sure to bring the roaring vibes back to swinging life as they dangle from your ears.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Angel Fan Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Indicolite 4mm, ~ 22 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Dark Bronze 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Leverback Earwires - 18mm Premium Antique Brass Plated. 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all beads, wire guard, ear wire, needle, and thread. Start with Ladder Stitch: Create the base using 8/0 seed beads. Herringbone with a Twist: Add 11/0 between 8/0s for the herringbone pattern. Expand the Design: Incorporate 4mm bicones progressively increasing in number. Finalize Beading: Complete the fan shape with a herringbone stitch edge. Attach Wire Guard and Ear Wire: Secure the top of the earring for a polished finish.

    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"
    Angel Fan Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Create these 1920s-style crystal earrings using 4mm Potomac Crystal Bicones along with size 8 and size 11 Miyuki Japanese seed beads. These earrings are sure to bring the roaring vibes back to swinging life as they dangle from your ears.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Indicolite 4mm, ~ 22 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Dark Bronze 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Leverback Earwires - 18mm Premium Antique Brass Plated. 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all beads, wire guard, ear wire, needle, and thread. Start with Ladder Stitch: Create the base using 8/0 seed beads. Herringbone with a Twist: Add 11/0 between 8/0s for the herringbone pattern. Expand the Design: Incorporate 4mm bicones progressively increasing in number. Finalize Beading: Complete the fan shape with a herringbone stitch edge. Attach Wire Guard and Ear Wire: Secure the top of the earring for a polished finish.