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Soldier Earrings Tutorial

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In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Allie teaches you how to make fun and easy "Toy Solider" earrings. You can also find a kit for these earrings here:

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
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Soldier Earrings Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • O Beads (for the soldier's feet)
  • Miyuki Rectangle Beads (for the soldier's pants)
  • Pinch Bead in red (for the soldier's shirt)
  • Daisy Spacer (for the soldier's ruffled collar)
  • 6mm Czech Glass Pearl (for the soldier's head)
  • Crystal Rondelles in Crystal AB color (for the fancy top of the hat)
  • Teardrop Bead in Jet AB (for the top of the hat)
  • Head Pins
  • Stainless Steel Ear Wires
  • Pliers (Round Nose, Wire Cutters, Needle Nose)

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with an O Bead for the feet.
    Add the Miyuki Rectangle Bead for the pants.
    Follow with the red pinch bead for the shirt.
    Add a daisy spacer for the collar.
    Place a 6mm Czech glass pearl for the head.
    Add crystal rondelles for the fancy top of the hat.
    Finish with a teardrop bead at the very top for the hat.
    Use the head pins to string the beads together, and finalize with the stainless steel ear wires for wearing.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Allie teaches you how to make fun and easy "Toy Solider" earrings. You can also find a kit for these earrings here:

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • O Beads (for the soldier's feet)
  • Miyuki Rectangle Beads (for the soldier's pants)
  • Pinch Bead in red (for the soldier's shirt)
  • Daisy Spacer (for the soldier's ruffled collar)
  • 6mm Czech Glass Pearl (for the soldier's head)
  • Crystal Rondelles in Crystal AB color (for the fancy top of the hat)
  • Teardrop Bead in Jet AB (for the top of the hat)
  • Head Pins
  • Stainless Steel Ear Wires
  • Pliers (Round Nose, Wire Cutters, Needle Nose)

    • Project Steps

    Start with an O Bead for the feet.
    Add the Miyuki Rectangle Bead for the pants.
    Follow with the red pinch bead for the shirt.
    Add a daisy spacer for the collar.
    Place a 6mm Czech glass pearl for the head.
    Add crystal rondelles for the fancy top of the hat.
    Finish with a teardrop bead at the very top for the hat.
    Use the head pins to string the beads together, and finalize with the stainless steel ear wires for wearing.