Simple Tubelet Crystal Earrings Tutorial

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Draw attention with lines of IrisDuo beads and Tubelet beads, with a touch of sparkling Potomac Crystal 4mm bicones. Join Allie and do some simple beadweaving with these Potomac exclusive products and a Miyuki 15/0 seed bead to stitch these charming earrings that can also become a pendant or bracelet. Technique learned: Bead Weaving

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
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Simple Tubelet Crystal Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • IrisDuo Beads - Vintage Copper 7x4mm, 8 Pieces
  • Tubelet Beads - White Champagne Luster, 8 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Amethyst AB 4mm, 24 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Dyed Semi-Frosted Transparent Rose 15/0, ~ 50 Beads
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 24 Kt Rose Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • IrisDuo Beads - Lava Red 7x4mm, 8 Pieces
  • Tubelet Beads - Aztec Gold, 8 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Siam AB 4mm, 24 Pieces
  • Miyuki Delica Beads Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 11/0, ~ 50 Beads
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 24 Kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Learn how to quickly make a pair of sparkling earrings in this PotomacBeads tutorial. With just a few materials, anybody can make these Simple Tubelet Crystal Earrings using basic bead weaving techniques. 1. Using a size 10 needle on size 6 DragonThread, pick up 4 IrisDuo beads each followed by a 15/0 seed bead. Make sure the IrisDuo beads are all facing the same direction. Let the beads drop down to the end of the DragonThread and tie the thread into a knot. Bring the needle into the next IrisDuo. Reverse the direction of the thread by stepping up and bringing the needle through the top hole of the same IrisDuo bead. 2. Watch the Simple Tubelet Crystal Earrings tutorial to follow along with Allie as she shows you how to create these dangle earrings and also shares inspirational ideas for you to design with. 3. Bring the thread down into the center of the project to meet the starter thread. Tie the two ends together and burn the edges with a Thread Zap. Add an ear wire to the loop of 15/0 seed beads at the top of the earring. The Simple Tubelet Crystal Earrings sparkle with Potomac crystal bicones. The simple design can use a variety of 2-hole beads. They are so quick and easy to make, you'll have fun making multiple pairs and versions for yourself and others.

    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

    Draw attention with lines of IrisDuo beads and Tubelet beads, with a touch of sparkling Potomac Crystal 4mm bicones. Join Allie and do some simple beadweaving with these Potomac exclusive products and a Miyuki 15/0 seed bead to stitch these charming earrings that can also become a pendant or bracelet. Technique learned: Bead Weaving

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • IrisDuo Beads - Vintage Copper 7x4mm, 8 Pieces
  • Tubelet Beads - White Champagne Luster, 8 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Amethyst AB 4mm, 24 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Dyed Semi-Frosted Transparent Rose 15/0, ~ 50 Beads
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 24 Kt Rose Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • IrisDuo Beads - Lava Red 7x4mm, 8 Pieces
  • Tubelet Beads - Aztec Gold, 8 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Siam AB 4mm, 24 Pieces
  • Miyuki Delica Beads Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 11/0, ~ 50 Beads
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 24 Kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Learn how to quickly make a pair of sparkling earrings in this PotomacBeads tutorial. With just a few materials, anybody can make these Simple Tubelet Crystal Earrings using basic bead weaving techniques. 1. Using a size 10 needle on size 6 DragonThread, pick up 4 IrisDuo beads each followed by a 15/0 seed bead. Make sure the IrisDuo beads are all facing the same direction. Let the beads drop down to the end of the DragonThread and tie the thread into a knot. Bring the needle into the next IrisDuo. Reverse the direction of the thread by stepping up and bringing the needle through the top hole of the same IrisDuo bead. 2. Watch the Simple Tubelet Crystal Earrings tutorial to follow along with Allie as she shows you how to create these dangle earrings and also shares inspirational ideas for you to design with. 3. Bring the thread down into the center of the project to meet the starter thread. Tie the two ends together and burn the edges with a Thread Zap. Add an ear wire to the loop of 15/0 seed beads at the top of the earring. The Simple Tubelet Crystal Earrings sparkle with Potomac crystal bicones. The simple design can use a variety of 2-hole beads. They are so quick and easy to make, you'll have fun making multiple pairs and versions for yourself and others.