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Pinwheel Earrings Tutorial

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In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make her "Pinwheel Earrings" design.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Matubo Nib-bit Beads - White Baby Blue Luster 6x5mm

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  • Pattern - Pinwheel Earrings

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Pinwheel Earrings Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials: - [Nib-bit - White Baby Blue Luster, ~16 Pieces](https://www.potomacbeads.com/nib-bit-white-baby-blue-luster-6x5mm#attr=55034,55035,55036,55037) - [Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Metallic Green Iris, ~10 Pieces](https://www.potomacbeads.com/potomac-crystal-rondelle-beads-metallic-green-iris-3x4mm#attr=9602,9603,9604,9605,9606,9607) - [Rose Montee SS20 - Emerald Silver, ~2 Pieces](https://www.potomacbeads.com/rose-montee-crystals-emerald-silver-ss20#attr=91976,91977,91978,91979,91980) - [Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Gunmetal, ~1 Gram](https://www.potomacbeads.com/miyuki-seed-beads-gunmetal-15-0#attr=70887,70888,70889,70890) - [Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Labrador Full, ~1 Gram](https://www.potomacbeads.com/miyuki-seed-beads-labrador-full-11-0#attr=69753,69754,69755,69756) - [Earwires - Gold Plated, ~1 Pair](https://www.potomacbeads.com/headpins-earwires)

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

No matter what your day holds, these adorable little Pinwheel Earrings from PotomacBeads are sure to add a little sparkle. Easy to make and so lovely to wear, you'll want to make a pair in every color!
Using a size 12 needle on about four feet of thread, pick up four Nib-bit beads and tie a knot. Lay the Nib-bits out in a pinwheel shape.
Step up through the second hole of a Nib-bit and add another Nib-bit in between each of the original beads. Step up again and add a 15/0, an 11/0, a Crystal, an 11/0 and a 15/0 in between the second row of Nib-bits. Watch the Pinwheel Earrings tutorial with Allie as she shows you how to add more seed beads to the inside.
Add a rose montee to the center. Make a loop at the top using seed beads and crystal. Tie the ends of the thread together and burn down the ends. Add the earwire.
Making your own jewelry is a great way to personalize your style and PotomacBeads has everything you need to make beautiful pinwheel earrings. You can choose from a variety of colors and combinations to get the look you're going for. Why not make a pair for a friend?

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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Item Description

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make her "Pinwheel Earrings" design.

Designer's Material List

The Designer's suggested colors and materials: - [Nib-bit - White Baby Blue Luster, ~16 Pieces](https://www.potomacbeads.com/nib-bit-white-baby-blue-luster-6x5mm#attr=55034,55035,55036,55037) - [Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Metallic Green Iris, ~10 Pieces](https://www.potomacbeads.com/potomac-crystal-rondelle-beads-metallic-green-iris-3x4mm#attr=9602,9603,9604,9605,9606,9607) - [Rose Montee SS20 - Emerald Silver, ~2 Pieces](https://www.potomacbeads.com/rose-montee-crystals-emerald-silver-ss20#attr=91976,91977,91978,91979,91980) - [Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Gunmetal, ~1 Gram](https://www.potomacbeads.com/miyuki-seed-beads-gunmetal-15-0#attr=70887,70888,70889,70890) - [Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Labrador Full, ~1 Gram](https://www.potomacbeads.com/miyuki-seed-beads-labrador-full-11-0#attr=69753,69754,69755,69756) - [Earwires - Gold Plated, ~1 Pair](https://www.potomacbeads.com/headpins-earwires)

Project Steps

No matter what your day holds, these adorable little Pinwheel Earrings from PotomacBeads are sure to add a little sparkle. Easy to make and so lovely to wear, you'll want to make a pair in every color!
Using a size 12 needle on about four feet of thread, pick up four Nib-bit beads and tie a knot. Lay the Nib-bits out in a pinwheel shape.
Step up through the second hole of a Nib-bit and add another Nib-bit in between each of the original beads. Step up again and add a 15/0, an 11/0, a Crystal, an 11/0 and a 15/0 in between the second row of Nib-bits. Watch the Pinwheel Earrings tutorial with Allie as she shows you how to add more seed beads to the inside.
Add a rose montee to the center. Make a loop at the top using seed beads and crystal. Tie the ends of the thread together and burn down the ends. Add the earwire.
Making your own jewelry is a great way to personalize your style and PotomacBeads has everything you need to make beautiful pinwheel earrings. You can choose from a variety of colors and combinations to get the look you're going for. Why not make a pair for a friend?