Profile Earrings Tutorial

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Learn how to create stunning Profile Earrings with this DIY Jewelry-Making tutorial by PotomacBeads. This project features the use of 8/0 seed beads, 4mm pearls, and green thread to achieve a unique asymmetrical design. You’ll master right-angle weave units and Hubble stitch techniques to form a delicate structure. Gather your materials, including ear wires and wire guards, and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete these elegant earrings. Perfect for beginners and advanced beaders looking to expand their skills.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Profile Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 8mm, 2 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Gold 8/0, 1 Gram
  • 10 beads
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Premium 24k Gold Plated Plated Stainless Steel, 2 pieces
  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium 24kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Step 1: Gather Materials Collect all required materials: 8/0 seed beads, 4mm pearls, green thread, wire guards, and ear wires. Step 2: Setup the First Beads String one 8/0 seed bead, one 10mm pearl, and another 8/0 seed bead. Pass your thread back through the first seed bead and pearl to form a small unit. Step 3: Create Right-Angle Weave Units Pick up four 8/0 seed beads, go back through the first bead, and form a right-angle weave unit. Repeat this step to create a total of six units. Step 4: Add Bicones and Shape the Earring Add an 8/0 seed bead, a bicone, and another 8/0 seed bead at the top of each right-angle unit to shape the earring. Step 5: Add the Wire Guard Attach a wire guard at the top, making sure it is secured tightly. Pass the thread through the wire guard and then back through the pearl. Step 6: Attach Ear Wires and Finish Tie off the thread securely. Attach the ear wires, ensuring that one earring faces left and the other right.

    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 create stunning Profile Earrings with this DIY Jewelry-Making tutorial by PotomacBeads. This project features the use of 8/0 seed beads, 4mm pearls, and green thread to achieve a unique asymmetrical design. You’ll master right-angle weave units and Hubble stitch techniques to form a delicate structure. Gather your materials, including ear wires and wire guards, and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete these elegant earrings. Perfect for beginners and advanced beaders looking to expand their skills.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 8mm, 2 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Gold 8/0, 1 Gram
  • 10 beads
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Premium 24k Gold Plated Plated Stainless Steel, 2 pieces
  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium 24kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 pieces
  • Project Steps

    Step 1: Gather Materials Collect all required materials: 8/0 seed beads, 4mm pearls, green thread, wire guards, and ear wires. Step 2: Setup the First Beads String one 8/0 seed bead, one 10mm pearl, and another 8/0 seed bead. Pass your thread back through the first seed bead and pearl to form a small unit. Step 3: Create Right-Angle Weave Units Pick up four 8/0 seed beads, go back through the first bead, and form a right-angle weave unit. Repeat this step to create a total of six units. Step 4: Add Bicones and Shape the Earring Add an 8/0 seed bead, a bicone, and another 8/0 seed bead at the top of each right-angle unit to shape the earring. Step 5: Add the Wire Guard Attach a wire guard at the top, making sure it is secured tightly. Pass the thread through the wire guard and then back through the pearl. Step 6: Attach Ear Wires and Finish Tie off the thread securely. Attach the ear wires, ensuring that one earring faces left and the other right.