Small Circle Earrings Tutorial

Learn how to create stunning Small Circle Earrings using pearls, crystals, and seed beads in this DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads! Perfect for beginners, this video guides you through step-by-step instructions using Dragon Thread and wire guards for a secure finish. Whether you want to make earrings, necklaces, or bracelets, this project is versatile and customizable. Gather your materials and get ready to craft elegant, lightweight earrings suitable for any occasion.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Small Circle Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Pale White Satin 4mm, 18 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Aztec Gold 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Crystal 3mm, 18 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Pale White Satin 3mm, 14 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Aztec Gold 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Rose Premium 24k Gold Plated Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Athenacast Huggies Earring Hoops 12mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather 4mm pearls, 3mm pearls, 3mm bicones, 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads, Dragon Thread, and a size 10 needle. Create the Base Circle: Thread 9 pearls, tie them into a circle, and secure with a knot. Build Layers: Add 8/0 seed beads to create the first small circle. Continue by adding crystals and more seed beads for subsequent layers. Add Wire Guard: Attach a wire guard at the top to secure the structure, ensuring the earrings are durable. Reinforce the Design: Weave through the beads multiple times to stiffen the earrings and maintain their shape. Final Adjustments: Trim excess thread and secure all knots tightly.

    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 Small Circle Earrings using pearls, crystals, and seed beads in this DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads! Perfect for beginners, this video guides you through step-by-step instructions using Dragon Thread and wire guards for a secure finish. Whether you want to make earrings, necklaces, or bracelets, this project is versatile and customizable. Gather your materials and get ready to craft elegant, lightweight earrings suitable for any occasion.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Pale White Satin 4mm, 18 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Aztec Gold 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Crystal 3mm, 18 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Pale White Satin 3mm, 14 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Aztec Gold 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Rose Premium 24k Gold Plated Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Athenacast Huggies Earring Hoops 12mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather 4mm pearls, 3mm pearls, 3mm bicones, 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads, Dragon Thread, and a size 10 needle. Create the Base Circle: Thread 9 pearls, tie them into a circle, and secure with a knot. Build Layers: Add 8/0 seed beads to create the first small circle. Continue by adding crystals and more seed beads for subsequent layers. Add Wire Guard: Attach a wire guard at the top to secure the structure, ensuring the earrings are durable. Reinforce the Design: Weave through the beads multiple times to stiffen the earrings and maintain their shape. Final Adjustments: Trim excess thread and secure all knots tightly.