Pluto's Flower Earrings Tutorial

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Learn how to make beautiful DIY Pluto's Flower Earrings with this comprehensive jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. In this step-by-step guide, you'll use 6mm pearls, Miyuki 15/0, 11/0, and 8/0 seed beads, and Dragonthread to create stunning earrings. This tutorial covers techniques like brick stitching and adding embellishments, ensuring a secure and professional finish. Perfect for beginners and experienced beaders alike, these earrings are a great addition to any jewelry collection. Gather your materials and join us for a creative and fulfilling beading experience!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Pluto's Flower Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac 6mm pearl - comet, 2 beas
  • Miyuki 15/0 - silver lined crystal, 16 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0 - duracoat opaque moody blue, 34 beads
  • Miyuki 8/0 - transparent Montana blue, 20 beads
  • Dragonthread 6 white, 4 feet
  • Athenacast wire guard protectors - silver, 2 beads
  • Athenacast earring post with ball - gunmetal, 2 beads
  • Athenacast earring clutch - gunmetal, 2 beads
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Step 1: Preparing the Thread and Pearl Cut a piece of Dragonthread (about half a wingspan). Thread the needle and string the 6mm pearl. Create thread bridges around the pearl by passing the needle through it four times, ensuring there are two thread strands on each side. Step 2: Brick Stitch Start the brick stitch with Miyuki 15/0 seed beads. Pick up two beads and pass the needle under the thread bridge, then back up through the second bead. Continue adding single beads, passing under the thread bridge, and then back up through each new bead. Aim to fit 12 beads around the pearl, but adjust to 11 if necessary. Step 3: Adding Embellishments Add 11/0 seed beads around the pearl using a similar brick stitch method. If you end up with an odd number, use smaller beads to ensure a snug fit. Step 4: Creating the Pico Create a pico on the first bead by picking up three 11/0 beads and passing back through the first bead. Continue adding beads around the pearl, creating a decorative edge. Step 5: Attaching the Wire Guard and Ear Nut Attach the wire guard by passing the thread through both sides of the guard. Attach the ear nut, ensuring it faces the correct direction. Reinforce the connection by passing the thread through the beads and guard multiple times. Step 6: Finishing the Earring Secure the thread by tying knots and trimming the excess. Repeat the process for the second earring.

    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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    Learn how to make beautiful DIY Pluto's Flower Earrings with this comprehensive jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. In this step-by-step guide, you'll use 6mm pearls, Miyuki 15/0, 11/0, and 8/0 seed beads, and Dragonthread to create stunning earrings. This tutorial covers techniques like brick stitching and adding embellishments, ensuring a secure and professional finish. Perfect for beginners and experienced beaders alike, these earrings are a great addition to any jewelry collection. Gather your materials and join us for a creative and fulfilling beading experience!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac 6mm pearl - comet, 2 beas
  • Miyuki 15/0 - silver lined crystal, 16 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0 - duracoat opaque moody blue, 34 beads
  • Miyuki 8/0 - transparent Montana blue, 20 beads
  • Dragonthread 6 white, 4 feet
  • Athenacast wire guard protectors - silver, 2 beads
  • Athenacast earring post with ball - gunmetal, 2 beads
  • Athenacast earring clutch - gunmetal, 2 beads
  • Project Steps

    Step 1: Preparing the Thread and Pearl Cut a piece of Dragonthread (about half a wingspan). Thread the needle and string the 6mm pearl. Create thread bridges around the pearl by passing the needle through it four times, ensuring there are two thread strands on each side. Step 2: Brick Stitch Start the brick stitch with Miyuki 15/0 seed beads. Pick up two beads and pass the needle under the thread bridge, then back up through the second bead. Continue adding single beads, passing under the thread bridge, and then back up through each new bead. Aim to fit 12 beads around the pearl, but adjust to 11 if necessary. Step 3: Adding Embellishments Add 11/0 seed beads around the pearl using a similar brick stitch method. If you end up with an odd number, use smaller beads to ensure a snug fit. Step 4: Creating the Pico Create a pico on the first bead by picking up three 11/0 beads and passing back through the first bead. Continue adding beads around the pearl, creating a decorative edge. Step 5: Attaching the Wire Guard and Ear Nut Attach the wire guard by passing the thread through both sides of the guard. Attach the ear nut, ensuring it faces the correct direction. Reinforce the connection by passing the thread through the beads and guard multiple times. Step 6: Finishing the Earring Secure the thread by tying knots and trimming the excess. Repeat the process for the second earring.