Simple SuperDuo Earrings Tutorial

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How nice is it when a pattern can be easily customized to fit your style and needs? That's exactly what you can do with these Simple SuperDuo Earrings! In this tutorial, Allie shows us step-by-step how to create these adorable earrings and how you can customize them with different colors and embellishments! Technique Learned:
  • Beadweaving The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • SuperDuo - Metalust Apple Green, 16 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Magic Wine, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Bright White, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm - Crystal AB, 16 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Pear Drop Beads - Crystal AB, 2 Beads
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Leverbacks, 1 pair
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Simple SuperDuo Earrings Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • SuperDuo - Metalust Apple Green, 16 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Magic Wine, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Bright White, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm - Crystal AB, 16 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Pear Drop Beads - Crystal AB, 2 Beads
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Leverbacks, 1 Pair Secondary Colorway:
  • SuperDuo - Mix Autumn Fire, 16 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Opaque Red, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Silver Lined Dark Gold, 16 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Olive Gold, 2 Beads
  • Wire Guards, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Leverbacks, 1 Pair
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    In this tutorial from PotomacBeads, you will learn how to create these attractive Simple SuperDuo earrings designed by Cheryl.
    Using a size 10 needle, thread on a pearl. Drop it to the end and hold on to it. Add seven seed beads and bring the needle back through the pearl. Add another seven seed beads and thread through the pearl again.
    Watch Allie in the Simple SuperDuo earrings tutorial to see the steps needed to keep decorating around the pearl with SuperDuos and seed beads. Add a wire guard to the top and a Potomac crystal pear drop at the bottom.
    Scallop around the crystals as you work your way back up to the top of the superduo earring. Tie off the thread and burn down the ends and add an earwire.
    Looking for a last minute gift idea? These Simple SuperDuo Earrings from PotomacBeads are quick and easy to make, and make a great gift for anyone on your list! These earrings are made with SuperDuo beads, which are a type of two-hole bead that is perfect for a variety of jewelry making techniques. They are available in a wide range of colors, so you can create earrings that are unique to the recipient.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    How nice is it when a pattern can be easily customized to fit your style and needs? That's exactly what you can do with these Simple SuperDuo Earrings! In this tutorial, Allie shows us step-by-step how to create these adorable earrings and how you can customize them with different colors and embellishments! Technique Learned:
  • Beadweaving The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • SuperDuo - Metalust Apple Green, 16 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Magic Wine, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Bright White, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm - Crystal AB, 16 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Pear Drop Beads - Crystal AB, 2 Beads
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Leverbacks, 1 pair
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • SuperDuo - Metalust Apple Green, 16 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Magic Wine, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Bright White, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm - Crystal AB, 16 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Pear Drop Beads - Crystal AB, 2 Beads
  • Wire Guards - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Leverbacks, 1 Pair Secondary Colorway:
  • SuperDuo - Mix Autumn Fire, 16 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Opaque Red, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Silver Lined Dark Gold, 16 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Olive Gold, 2 Beads
  • Wire Guards, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Leverbacks, 1 Pair
  • Project Steps

    In this tutorial from PotomacBeads, you will learn how to create these attractive Simple SuperDuo earrings designed by Cheryl.
    Using a size 10 needle, thread on a pearl. Drop it to the end and hold on to it. Add seven seed beads and bring the needle back through the pearl. Add another seven seed beads and thread through the pearl again.
    Watch Allie in the Simple SuperDuo earrings tutorial to see the steps needed to keep decorating around the pearl with SuperDuos and seed beads. Add a wire guard to the top and a Potomac crystal pear drop at the bottom.
    Scallop around the crystals as you work your way back up to the top of the superduo earring. Tie off the thread and burn down the ends and add an earwire.
    Looking for a last minute gift idea? These Simple SuperDuo Earrings from PotomacBeads are quick and easy to make, and make a great gift for anyone on your list! These earrings are made with SuperDuo beads, which are a type of two-hole bead that is perfect for a variety of jewelry making techniques. They are available in a wide range of colors, so you can create earrings that are unique to the recipient.