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Playful Pixels Square Stitch Earrings Tutorial

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Use a simple ladder stitch and seed beads in a number of differnt colors in a dynamic earring design that is easy to make and fun to wear. The basic pattern can be used to make a matching bracelet.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Playful Pixels Square Stitch Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Silver Lined Fuchsia 11/0, 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Semi-Frosted Salmon Lined Light Topaz 11/0, 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Frosted Opaque Glaze Rainbow Yellow 11/0. 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Light Champagne 11/0, 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Dk Navy Blue 11/0, 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Sea Foam 11/0, 1 gram
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Beads: Arrange your selected seed beads in the desired color pattern. Start Beading: Begin with a stop bead and create the first row using the square stitch technique. Build the Pattern: Continue adding rows of beads, alternating colors to create a zigzag pattern. Add Fringe: Attach fringe to the bottom of the earring for added movement. Finish the Earring: Add ear wire to the top of the earring for wearability.

    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"
    Playful Pixels Square Stitch Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Use a simple ladder stitch and seed beads in a number of differnt colors in a dynamic earring design that is easy to make and fun to wear. The basic pattern can be used to make a matching bracelet.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Silver Lined Fuchsia 11/0, 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Semi-Frosted Salmon Lined Light Topaz 11/0, 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Frosted Opaque Glaze Rainbow Yellow 11/0. 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Light Champagne 11/0, 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Dk Navy Blue 11/0, 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Sea Foam 11/0, 1 gram
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Beads: Arrange your selected seed beads in the desired color pattern. Start Beading: Begin with a stop bead and create the first row using the square stitch technique. Build the Pattern: Continue adding rows of beads, alternating colors to create a zigzag pattern. Add Fringe: Attach fringe to the bottom of the earring for added movement. Finish the Earring: Add ear wire to the top of the earring for wearability.