Monarch Earrings Tutorial

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Milkweed, Common Tiger, Wanderer-- The Monarch Earrings, appropriately named, by designer Bridgette give us a feeling of wild freedom and adventure! These ornate beauts feature the stunning Halo® for SuperDuo® and SuperDuo® Bead combo that we all love. She nestles a Potomac Crystal Rivoli in the center using Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 and Potomac Crystal Rounds 2mm, and adds a Tassel for punch. There are plenty of colors from which to choose, so get as WILD as you WANT! Gather your materials and come create with us!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Monarch Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Halo® for SuperDuo® - Rose Gold - 8 pieces
  • SuperDuo® - Turquoise Picasso - 24 pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round 2mm - Gold Champagne - 20 pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Emerald Gold Luster - ~1 gram
  • Tassel - Ivery Green Nylon 1.5" - 2 pieces
  • Wire Guard - 4 pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 18mm - Violet - 2 pieces
  • Earwire - 2 pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    PotomacBeads is proud to present another glamorous design by Bridgette, the Monarch Earrings. The crystals add elegance while the tassel adds a playful touch in these whimsical earrings.
    To start, put four superduos inside of four halos, thread them on with a crystal in between each. Tie the thread into a knot, pulling the beads together. Burn down the tail end. Thread through the last superduo halo and add five seed beads and go through the next superduo halo. Continue around the circle.
    Step up to the second hole of the superduo halo, add a group of three crystals and two superduos. Continue around each of the four points. Pick up five seed beads and thread between the superduos so the seed beads lay over the crystal. Bead around each point. Add in a wireguard and thread your way down to the opposite point, add another wireguard and tassel.
    Follow along with the Monarch Earrings tutorial as Bridgette guides you through the process of adding the rivoli crystal into your earring.
    Monarch earrings are so fun to make and wear. You'll want to make more monarch jewelry and share it with your friends. PotomacBeads has the best selection of beads and jewelry findings for all your beading projects.

    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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    Milkweed, Common Tiger, Wanderer-- The Monarch Earrings, appropriately named, by designer Bridgette give us a feeling of wild freedom and adventure! These ornate beauts feature the stunning Halo® for SuperDuo® and SuperDuo® Bead combo that we all love. She nestles a Potomac Crystal Rivoli in the center using Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 and Potomac Crystal Rounds 2mm, and adds a Tassel for punch. There are plenty of colors from which to choose, so get as WILD as you WANT! Gather your materials and come create with us!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Halo® for SuperDuo® - Rose Gold - 8 pieces
  • SuperDuo® - Turquoise Picasso - 24 pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round 2mm - Gold Champagne - 20 pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Emerald Gold Luster - ~1 gram
  • Tassel - Ivery Green Nylon 1.5" - 2 pieces
  • Wire Guard - 4 pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 18mm - Violet - 2 pieces
  • Earwire - 2 pieces
  • Project Steps

    PotomacBeads is proud to present another glamorous design by Bridgette, the Monarch Earrings. The crystals add elegance while the tassel adds a playful touch in these whimsical earrings.
    To start, put four superduos inside of four halos, thread them on with a crystal in between each. Tie the thread into a knot, pulling the beads together. Burn down the tail end. Thread through the last superduo halo and add five seed beads and go through the next superduo halo. Continue around the circle.
    Step up to the second hole of the superduo halo, add a group of three crystals and two superduos. Continue around each of the four points. Pick up five seed beads and thread between the superduos so the seed beads lay over the crystal. Bead around each point. Add in a wireguard and thread your way down to the opposite point, add another wireguard and tassel.
    Follow along with the Monarch Earrings tutorial as Bridgette guides you through the process of adding the rivoli crystal into your earring.
    Monarch earrings are so fun to make and wear. You'll want to make more monarch jewelry and share it with your friends. PotomacBeads has the best selection of beads and jewelry findings for all your beading projects.