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Mercury Earrings Tutorial

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Simple and easy, the Mercury Earrings designed by Allie from PotomacBeads are a great starter project for a beginning jewelry makers or a quick Sunday afternoon project for an experienced beader! This project can also be used as a component for a pendant or bracelet. Allie uses Potomax (metal) AVA® and EVA beads, along with Tubelet beads and Miyuki Seed Beads. Technique Learned: Freeform

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 15/0

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  • Athenacast Metal AVA Beads - Real 24k Rose Premium 24k Gold Plated Plated | Pack of 10

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  • Athenacast Metal EVA Beads - Premium Real Silver | Pack of 10

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  • Tubelet Beads - Pastel Petrol | Pack of 95

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Mercury Earrings Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials: Metal EVA® Beads - Antique Silver, ~4 Pieces Metal AVA® Beads - Rose Gold, ~4 Pieces Tubelet Beads - Pastel Petrol, ~14 Pieces Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~1 Gram Earwires - Silver Plated, ~1 Pair Wire Guard - Gold Plated, ~2 Pieces

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

If you're looking for a quick and easy earring project, look no further than this PotomacBeads Tutorial. Allie has designed these Mercury Earrings using only a few simple supplies. In no time at all, you'll have a pair of funky art deco earrings to show off!
Put a stop bead on your thread. Pick up an AVA bead from the outside, add an EVA bead in so the point is also at the top. Add a tubelet and bring the thread back up the second holes of the EVA and AVA beads. Add a tubelet on the exterior sides of the AVA bead. Bring the thread back through the base tubelet.
Repeat the same steps as above but in the opposite direction to make the mirrored side of the Mercury earring design.
Use tubelets and seed beads to line the exterior edge. Put a wireguard on the top for the earwire.
These Mercury earrings are so much fun to make, and they can also be used as a link in a bracelet or necklace. They’re the perfect gift for any occasion! PotomacBeads has a wide selection of beads and findings to choose from, so you can create earrings that are perfect for any occasion. And with their easy-to-follow instructions, you'll have your earrings finished in no time!

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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

Simple and easy, the Mercury Earrings designed by Allie from PotomacBeads are a great starter project for a beginning jewelry makers or a quick Sunday afternoon project for an experienced beader! This project can also be used as a component for a pendant or bracelet. Allie uses Potomax (metal) AVA® and EVA beads, along with Tubelet beads and Miyuki Seed Beads. Technique Learned: Freeform

Designer's Material List

The Designer's suggested colors and materials: Metal EVA® Beads - Antique Silver, ~4 Pieces Metal AVA® Beads - Rose Gold, ~4 Pieces Tubelet Beads - Pastel Petrol, ~14 Pieces Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~1 Gram Earwires - Silver Plated, ~1 Pair Wire Guard - Gold Plated, ~2 Pieces

Project Steps

If you're looking for a quick and easy earring project, look no further than this PotomacBeads Tutorial. Allie has designed these Mercury Earrings using only a few simple supplies. In no time at all, you'll have a pair of funky art deco earrings to show off!
Put a stop bead on your thread. Pick up an AVA bead from the outside, add an EVA bead in so the point is also at the top. Add a tubelet and bring the thread back up the second holes of the EVA and AVA beads. Add a tubelet on the exterior sides of the AVA bead. Bring the thread back through the base tubelet.
Repeat the same steps as above but in the opposite direction to make the mirrored side of the Mercury earring design.
Use tubelets and seed beads to line the exterior edge. Put a wireguard on the top for the earwire.
These Mercury earrings are so much fun to make, and they can also be used as a link in a bracelet or necklace. They’re the perfect gift for any occasion! PotomacBeads has a wide selection of beads and findings to choose from, so you can create earrings that are perfect for any occasion. And with their easy-to-follow instructions, you'll have your earrings finished in no time!