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Dropping Quadbow Earrings Tutorial

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Discover how to craft your own Dropping Quadbow Earrings with this detailed tutorial from PotomacBeads. In this guide, Ally demonstrates using QuadBow and IrisDuo beads, alongside Miyuki Seed Beads and Potomac Crystals. Perfect for DIY jewelry enthusiasts, learn various stitch techniques and how to enhance your earring designs with these unique beads.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Dropping Quadbow Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • QuadBow Beads - Zinc Iris, 8 beads
  • IrisDuo Beads - White Lila Vega Luster 7x4mm, 4 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Floral Opal AB 4mm, 10 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Metallic Sky 2mm, 8 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Dark Mauve 8/0, 8 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 11/0, 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 15/0, 1 Gram
  • Athenacast Jump Rings - Open 5mm 20g Premium 24kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 pieces
  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium Antique Brass Plated, 2 pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with Thread Preparation: Thread a size 11 needle with size 8 Dragon thread, adding a stop bead. Linking Beads: Begin by inserting the needle through the first hole of a QuadBow bead, linking it with an IrisDuo bead, and then using crystal bicones as spacers. Decorating and Securing: Use 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads to decorate and secure the beads in place, ensuring minimal visibility of the thread and reinforcing the earring structure. Final Assembly: Attach jump rings and earwires to complete the earrings.

    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"
    Dropping Quadbow Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Discover how to craft your own Dropping Quadbow Earrings with this detailed tutorial from PotomacBeads. In this guide, Ally demonstrates using QuadBow and IrisDuo beads, alongside Miyuki Seed Beads and Potomac Crystals. Perfect for DIY jewelry enthusiasts, learn various stitch techniques and how to enhance your earring designs with these unique beads.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • QuadBow Beads - Zinc Iris, 8 beads
  • IrisDuo Beads - White Lila Vega Luster 7x4mm, 4 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Floral Opal AB 4mm, 10 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Metallic Sky 2mm, 8 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Dark Mauve 8/0, 8 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 11/0, 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 15/0, 1 Gram
  • Athenacast Jump Rings - Open 5mm 20g Premium 24kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 pieces
  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium Antique Brass Plated, 2 pieces
  • Project Steps

    Start with Thread Preparation: Thread a size 11 needle with size 8 Dragon thread, adding a stop bead. Linking Beads: Begin by inserting the needle through the first hole of a QuadBow bead, linking it with an IrisDuo bead, and then using crystal bicones as spacers. Decorating and Securing: Use 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads to decorate and secure the beads in place, ensuring minimal visibility of the thread and reinforcing the earring structure. Final Assembly: Attach jump rings and earwires to complete the earrings.