Crystal Loop Earrings Tutorial

  • Picture of Accessories, Earring, Jewelry, Necklace, Diamond, Gemstone with text The Potomac Bead Des...
In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Allie teaches you how to make quick and easy "crystal loop" earrings

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Crystal Loop Earrings Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Beadalon Beading Wire (0.018, 7 strand)
  • 1x1mm and 2x2mm Crimp Beads (Sterling Silver)
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles (2x3mm)
  • Ear Wires
  • Tools: Wire Cutters, Bent Needle Nose Pliers
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

    steps

    Quick Project Steps

    Cut Beading Wire: Start by cutting two pieces of beading wire, approximately 4 inches each.
    Add Crimp Bead and Beads: Slide a 1x1mm crimp bead onto the wire, followed by Potomac Crystal Rondelles, separating each bead with two 1x1mm crimp beads.
    Crimp Beads in Place: Use needle nose pliers to crimp the beads at desired intervals, creating a pattern along the wire.
    Form the Loop: Once beads are added, shape the wire into a loop and secure the ends with a 2x2mm crimp bead.
    Prepare for Wearing: Attach the loop to an ear wire, using a 2x2mm crimp bead for securing.
    Repeat for Second Earring: Follow the same steps to create a matching earring.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Beading Tool Kit | 5 Piece Pliers Scoop & Awl
    • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Cable Wire 49 Strand .018" (5 Meters)
    • Clear Rectangular Acrylic Storage Box With 24 Screw Top Vials
    • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium RealSilver Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100
    • Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    • Bead Board: Flocked U-Channel Beading Design Board

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

    • Bring your Czech glass beads to life with this necklace of dancing and floating flashes of color. All you need is stainless steel beading wire, crimp tubes, a clasp, and any collection of Czech glass beads to make this on beat necklace. Technique learned:CrimpingBasic Beading
    • Crimping
    • Basic Beading

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

    • Glasgow Rose Embroidered Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
    • Glasgow Rose Embroidered Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

    Watch Anna Tonnesen as she provides detailed step by step tutorial instructions to learn to embroider with beads. Create the Glasgow Rose pendant or create your own masterpiece of DIY jewelry following this project tutorial. Learn how to lay out your embroidery project, cut and shape your surface, sew on beads, apply the backing and seem the sides of the piece.
    • Comet Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
    • Flower Gem Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
    • Embroidered Rings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

    Join Our Growing Community

    Community profile photo 1
    Community profile photo 2
    Community profile photo 3
    Community profile photo 4

    Our Testimonials

    Only Visible on Admin Mode

    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from Potomac Bead Company, Allie teaches you how to make quick and easy "crystal loop" earrings

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Beadalon Beading Wire (0.018, 7 strand)
  • 1x1mm and 2x2mm Crimp Beads (Sterling Silver)
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles (2x3mm)
  • Ear Wires
  • Tools: Wire Cutters, Bent Needle Nose Pliers
  • Project Steps

    Cut Beading Wire: Start by cutting two pieces of beading wire, approximately 4 inches each.
    Add Crimp Bead and Beads: Slide a 1x1mm crimp bead onto the wire, followed by Potomac Crystal Rondelles, separating each bead with two 1x1mm crimp beads.
    Crimp Beads in Place: Use needle nose pliers to crimp the beads at desired intervals, creating a pattern along the wire.
    Form the Loop: Once beads are added, shape the wire into a loop and secure the ends with a 2x2mm crimp bead.
    Prepare for Wearing: Attach the loop to an ear wire, using a 2x2mm crimp bead for securing.
    Repeat for Second Earring: Follow the same steps to create a matching earring.