StormDuo Wreath Tutorial

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In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make a “StormDuo Wreath” with StormDuos and RounDuo® Minis. Use the list below to gather your materials for this project.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

StormDuo Wreath Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
StormDuo® Beads - Metallic Emerald, ~30 Pieces
StormDuo® Beads - White Teal Luster, ~30 Pieces
RounDuo® Mini Beads - Lava Red, ~10 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm - Metallic Green Iris, ~10 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Muscat, ~1 Gram
Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - Opaque Pepper Red, ~5 Pieces

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

These StormDuo Wreaths are the perfect way to ring in the holidays. This PotomacBeads tutorial will show you just how easy it is to create your wreaths to make earrings, pendants and ornaments. You'll be ready to show off your Christmas spirit in style.
Using a size 10 needle, put a stop bead on your thread. Begin with ten StormDuos, each separated by alternating 11/0s and 15/0s. Make sure the duos are all facing the same direction. Bring the needle through the beginning three StormDuos and seed beads and pull into a wreath shape.
Step up to the top hole of the StormDuo and add two StormDuos between each of the duos from the first row. Follow along with Allie in the StormDuo Wreath tutorial to see how to decorate the wreath.
Add four 15/0s and a wire guard to the top of the wreath, reinforce it by threading through them a second time. Backtrack through the project and tie off the threads and burning the ends. Add a wire guard.
These StormDuo Wreath Earrings are so fun to make, it's easy to add your own personal touch to the wreath by adding different beads to decorate it with. Make multiple wreaths for pendants and ornaments and you'll be ready for gift giving this season!

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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Item Description

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make a “StormDuo Wreath” with StormDuos and RounDuo® Minis. Use the list below to gather your materials for this project.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
StormDuo® Beads - Metallic Emerald, ~30 Pieces
StormDuo® Beads - White Teal Luster, ~30 Pieces
RounDuo® Mini Beads - Lava Red, ~10 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm - Metallic Green Iris, ~10 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Muscat, ~1 Gram
Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - Opaque Pepper Red, ~5 Pieces

Project Steps

These StormDuo Wreaths are the perfect way to ring in the holidays. This PotomacBeads tutorial will show you just how easy it is to create your wreaths to make earrings, pendants and ornaments. You'll be ready to show off your Christmas spirit in style.
Using a size 10 needle, put a stop bead on your thread. Begin with ten StormDuos, each separated by alternating 11/0s and 15/0s. Make sure the duos are all facing the same direction. Bring the needle through the beginning three StormDuos and seed beads and pull into a wreath shape.
Step up to the top hole of the StormDuo and add two StormDuos between each of the duos from the first row. Follow along with Allie in the StormDuo Wreath tutorial to see how to decorate the wreath.
Add four 15/0s and a wire guard to the top of the wreath, reinforce it by threading through them a second time. Backtrack through the project and tie off the threads and burning the ends. Add a wire guard.
These StormDuo Wreath Earrings are so fun to make, it's easy to add your own personal touch to the wreath by adding different beads to decorate it with. Make multiple wreaths for pendants and ornaments and you'll be ready for gift giving this season!