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Keystone earrings Tutorial

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  • Keystone Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
Learn how to make beautiful Keystone Earrings with this step-by-step DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. Using quad bows, bicones, and a variety of Miyuki seed beads (sizes 11/0, 15/0, 8/0), this tutorial will guide you through basic and intermediate beading techniques like right-angle weave (RAW), circular peyote, and herringbone stitch. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced beader, you'll enjoy creating these stylish earrings that you can customize with your favorite colors.

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Designer's Material List

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • QuadBow: Lava red, 8 beads
  • Bicone 4mm: Sunflower AB, 8-16 beads
  • Miyuki 15/0: Duracoat opaque maroon, 20-40 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0: Matte transparent dark topaz, 144-160 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0: Duracoat opaque hawthorne, 144-160 beads
  • Miyuki 8/0: Duracoat opaque banana, 16 beads
  • Dragonthread 8: Green, ~6 feet per pair
  • Jump rings 4mm: Gold, 2 pieces
  • Earwire of choice: Antique copper, 1 pair Alternate color
  • QuadBow: Jet gold splash, 8 beads
  • Bicone 4mm: Sunflower AB, 8-16 beads
  • Miyuki 15/0: Antique beige Ceylon, 20-40 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0: Translucent spice, 144-160 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0: Galvanized gold, 144-160 beads
  • Miyuki 8/0: Matte opaque cream, 16 beads
  • Dragonthread 8: Green, ~6 feet per pair
  • Jump rings 4mm: Gold, 2 pieces
  • Earwire of choice: Antique copper, 1 pair

    • Quick Project Steps

    Gather Materials: Prepare your seed beads (sizes 11/0, 15/0, 8/0), quad bows, bicones, Dragon Thread (size 8), and a needle. Prepare the Thread: Cut about 2.5-3 feet of thread. Tie a knot at the end. Start the Base: Using primary 11/0 seed beads, create a right-angle weave (RAW) unit. Tie it securely. Expand the RAW Unit: Continue adding beads to form a double RAW unit, ensuring tight, even spacing. Incorporate Secondary Beads: Add secondary 11/0 seed beads using a herringbone stitch, forming a distinct pattern. Add Bicones for Accent: Include bicones in the design for a stylish touch, working them into the existing structure. Complete the Earring: Finish the pattern by adding final rows of 15/0 beads, ensuring the design is symmetrical. Repeat for the Second Earring: Follow the same steps to complete the second earring.

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