Zolina Earrings Tutorial

In this DIY video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Tracy Whitfield teaches you how to make her "Zolina Earrings." Just like in the bracelet version, you can find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Zolina Earrings Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials
  • Zoliduo beads (left and right)
  • 6mm two-hole Pyramid beads
  • 2x3mm Potomac crystal rondelles
  • 15/0 Miyuki seed beads (Duracoat galvanized medium gold and other colors)
  • Ear wires
  • Size 12 beading needle
  • Wildfire .006" beading thread
  • Thread zap or scissors
  • Flat nose or round nose pliers
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare your materials and layout on a bead mat.
    Thread the needle with Wildfire beading thread; begin by adding Pyramid beads and 15/0 seed beads, forming a circle.
    Introduce Zoliduo beads, alternating between right and left to create a V shape.
    Add 2x3mm rondelles and 15/0 seed beads to enhance the design, following the pattern to form the earring's body.
    Create a loop for the ear wire using 15/0 seed beads.
    Finish by attaching the ear wire with pliers, securing and trimming the thread.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    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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    In this DIY video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Tracy Whitfield teaches you how to make her "Zolina Earrings." Just like in the bracelet version, you can find a list of supplies in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials
  • Zoliduo beads (left and right)
  • 6mm two-hole Pyramid beads
  • 2x3mm Potomac crystal rondelles
  • 15/0 Miyuki seed beads (Duracoat galvanized medium gold and other colors)
  • Ear wires
  • Size 12 beading needle
  • Wildfire .006" beading thread
  • Thread zap or scissors
  • Flat nose or round nose pliers
  • Project Steps

    Prepare your materials and layout on a bead mat.
    Thread the needle with Wildfire beading thread; begin by adding Pyramid beads and 15/0 seed beads, forming a circle.
    Introduce Zoliduo beads, alternating between right and left to create a V shape.
    Add 2x3mm rondelles and 15/0 seed beads to enhance the design, following the pattern to form the earring's body.
    Create a loop for the ear wire using 15/0 seed beads.
    Finish by attaching the ear wire with pliers, securing and trimming the thread.