Nestled Crystal Earrings Tutorial

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Create stunning Nestled Crystal Earrings with this DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. Learn to use 12mm Rivoli crystals, 11/0 Delicas, and 15/0 seed beads to create a secure bezel with peyote stitch. Follow along to add beautiful embellishments and attach your earrings to a teardrop form. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts and jewelry makers looking to add a touch of elegance to their creations. Complete bead and jewelry-making supply list included.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Nestled Crystal Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Athenacast perfect form endless drop - antique copper, 2 beads
  • Potomac 12mm rivoli - peridot, 2 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0 delica - matte opaque green, 128 beads
  • Miyuki 8/0 - duracoat opaque dark salmon, Up to 12 beads
  • Miyuki 15/0 - duracoat opaque toast, 168 beads
  • Dragonthread 6 white, 4-5 feet
  • Athenacast ear wire - antique copper, 1 pair
  • Optional: Athenacast 4mm jump ring - antique copper, 2 pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Gather Materials: Collect all necessary materials listed above. Create the Bezel: Using 11/0 Delicas, create a peyote stitch bezel around the 12mm Rivoli. Start with 32 beads on the thread and needle. Add Rows: Continue adding rows of Delicas until you have four rows. Switch to 15/0 seed beads and add two more rows. Reinforce: Go through the last two rows of 15/0 seed beads again to reinforce the bezel. Attach to Form: Secure the bezel to the teardrop form by creating an X pattern with your thread and adding embellishments using 8/0 seed beads. Finish: Attach a jump ring with an 8/0 bead to the top of the form and connect the ear wire. Ensure all elements are secure and trim any excess thread.

    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?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Create stunning Nestled Crystal Earrings with this DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. Learn to use 12mm Rivoli crystals, 11/0 Delicas, and 15/0 seed beads to create a secure bezel with peyote stitch. Follow along to add beautiful embellishments and attach your earrings to a teardrop form. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts and jewelry makers looking to add a touch of elegance to their creations. Complete bead and jewelry-making supply list included.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Athenacast perfect form endless drop - antique copper, 2 beads
  • Potomac 12mm rivoli - peridot, 2 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0 delica - matte opaque green, 128 beads
  • Miyuki 8/0 - duracoat opaque dark salmon, Up to 12 beads
  • Miyuki 15/0 - duracoat opaque toast, 168 beads
  • Dragonthread 6 white, 4-5 feet
  • Athenacast ear wire - antique copper, 1 pair
  • Optional: Athenacast 4mm jump ring - antique copper, 2 pieces
  • Project Steps

    Gather Materials: Collect all necessary materials listed above. Create the Bezel: Using 11/0 Delicas, create a peyote stitch bezel around the 12mm Rivoli. Start with 32 beads on the thread and needle. Add Rows: Continue adding rows of Delicas until you have four rows. Switch to 15/0 seed beads and add two more rows. Reinforce: Go through the last two rows of 15/0 seed beads again to reinforce the bezel. Attach to Form: Secure the bezel to the teardrop form by creating an X pattern with your thread and adding embellishments using 8/0 seed beads. Finish: Attach a jump ring with an 8/0 bead to the top of the form and connect the ear wire. Ensure all elements are secure and trim any excess thread.