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For the Frill of It Earrings Tutorial

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make Anna Tonnesen's "For the Frill of it" earring design, using round beads (or) drop beads and seed beads!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
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For the Frill of It Earrings Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Round Trio Beads (2x, White Shimmer color used in the tutorial)
  • Seed Beads: 11/0 in Silver Lined Blush-15/0 in Duracoat Galvanized Champagne
  • Drop Beads: 8mm Faceted Round Brown Amazonite Beads (alternative options include Czech glass teardrops or other statement beads)
  • Ear Wires (for earring assembly)
  • Beading Thread: .006 Wildfire Beading Thread (White color used in the tutorial)
  • Beading Needle (Size 12)
  • Thread Burner (for cutting and burning the thread)
  • Pliers (to flatten the end of the thread)

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather your materials: round trio beads, 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads, statement beads (like 8mm Amazonite or Czech glass teardrops), ear wires, beading thread, needle, thread burner, and pliers.
    Start by threading your needle with about four feet of beading thread and adding a stop bead.
    Add the round trio bead by going through one of its outer holes, then add three 11/0 seed beads, skip the middle hole, and go through the third hole to frame one side of the trio.
    Repeat on the other side to mirror the bead pattern.
    Decorate the top and bottom of the trio with seed beads, adding a statement bead at the bottom for emphasis.
    Create the frill effect around the trio bead using 15/0 seed beads, adding them in groups to create a petal-like appearance.
    Finish the earring by securing the thread, trimming excess, and attaching the earring to the ear wire.
    Repeat the process for the second earring.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make Anna Tonnesen's "For the Frill of it" earring design, using round beads (or) drop beads and seed beads!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Round Trio Beads (2x, White Shimmer color used in the tutorial)
  • Seed Beads: 11/0 in Silver Lined Blush-15/0 in Duracoat Galvanized Champagne
  • Drop Beads: 8mm Faceted Round Brown Amazonite Beads (alternative options include Czech glass teardrops or other statement beads)
  • Ear Wires (for earring assembly)
  • Beading Thread: .006 Wildfire Beading Thread (White color used in the tutorial)
  • Beading Needle (Size 12)
  • Thread Burner (for cutting and burning the thread)
  • Pliers (to flatten the end of the thread)

    • Project Steps

    Gather your materials: round trio beads, 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads, statement beads (like 8mm Amazonite or Czech glass teardrops), ear wires, beading thread, needle, thread burner, and pliers.
    Start by threading your needle with about four feet of beading thread and adding a stop bead.
    Add the round trio bead by going through one of its outer holes, then add three 11/0 seed beads, skip the middle hole, and go through the third hole to frame one side of the trio.
    Repeat on the other side to mirror the bead pattern.
    Decorate the top and bottom of the trio with seed beads, adding a statement bead at the bottom for emphasis.
    Create the frill effect around the trio bead using 15/0 seed beads, adding them in groups to create a petal-like appearance.
    Finish the earring by securing the thread, trimming excess, and attaching the earring to the ear wire.
    Repeat the process for the second earring.