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December Star Earrings Tutorial

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In this video, Allie shows how to use 2 colors of gemduo beads to create Sheryl Steele's Demeber Star Earrings. These are a great handmade gift to give this holiday season since they are lightweight, quick to make, and use limited supplies. Create these earrings in less than an hour to wear or take toyour next Christmas party.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

December Star Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Mini GemDuo Beads - Lava Red, 12 Beads
  • Mini GemDuo Beads - Gold Shine Dark Olive Green, 12 Bead
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized, ~ 1 Gram
  • Huggies Earring Hoops 12mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 1 Pair
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Starting the Core: Use five green Mini GemDuo beads, ensuring the flat side faces down. Tie them into a floral shape with Dragon thread. Expanding the Star: Add red Mini GemDuo beads and 11/0 or 15/0 Miyuki Seed Beads between the second holes of the green beads. Building the Shape: Sew through the beads, adding more seed beads around the red GemDuos to expand the star. Finalizing and Attaching: After adding seed beads around the outer edge, attach a wire guard at the top for connecting to ear wires. Finish by sewing the thread back to the starting point and tie off.

    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"
    December Star Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    In this video, Allie shows how to use 2 colors of gemduo beads to create Sheryl Steele's Demeber Star Earrings. These are a great handmade gift to give this holiday season since they are lightweight, quick to make, and use limited supplies. Create these earrings in less than an hour to wear or take toyour next Christmas party.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Mini GemDuo Beads - Lava Red, 12 Beads
  • Mini GemDuo Beads - Gold Shine Dark Olive Green, 12 Bead
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized, ~ 1 Gram
  • Huggies Earring Hoops 12mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 1 Pair
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Rose Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Starting the Core: Use five green Mini GemDuo beads, ensuring the flat side faces down. Tie them into a floral shape with Dragon thread. Expanding the Star: Add red Mini GemDuo beads and 11/0 or 15/0 Miyuki Seed Beads between the second holes of the green beads. Building the Shape: Sew through the beads, adding more seed beads around the red GemDuos to expand the star. Finalizing and Attaching: After adding seed beads around the outer edge, attach a wire guard at the top for connecting to ear wires. Finish by sewing the thread back to the starting point and tie off.