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Pattern - Earring Projects/Wrecking Ball Earrings

Watch out because these beaded earrings are coming in like a wrecking ball with crystals taking center stage in this beadweaving design! To make your own Wrecking Ball Earrings, you'll take a hand at bezeling around smaller-sized Potomac Crystal Rivolis with 15/0 Miyuki Delica Beads. Hit your Bead Mat or BeadOnIt Board to weave a project together that will leave you falling head over heels!! Technique Learned: Beadweaving

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
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Pattern - Earring Projects/Wrecking Ball Earrings

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Start by threading a size 12 needle with .006 thread.
For the 8mm Rivoli, string 22 15/0 Delica beads; for the 12mm Rivoli, use 34 beads.
Form a loop by sewing back through the first few beads, creating the foundation for the peyote stitch.
Add beads in a peyote stitch pattern, increasing the rows and tightening the beads around the Rivoli.
Switch to 15/0 seed beads for additional rows, ensuring a snug fit around the Rivoli.
Attach wire guards at the top of the bezel for hanging.
Create a chain using a square stitch and attach it to the bezel.
Finish by attaching the earwire to the wire guard.

Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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Item Description

Watch out because these beaded earrings are coming in like a wrecking ball with crystals taking center stage in this beadweaving design! To make your own Wrecking Ball Earrings, you'll take a hand at bezeling around smaller-sized Potomac Crystal Rivolis with 15/0 Miyuki Delica Beads. Hit your Bead Mat or BeadOnIt Board to weave a project together that will leave you falling head over heels!! Technique Learned: Beadweaving

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Project Steps

Start by threading a size 12 needle with .006 thread.
For the 8mm Rivoli, string 22 15/0 Delica beads; for the 12mm Rivoli, use 34 beads.
Form a loop by sewing back through the first few beads, creating the foundation for the peyote stitch.
Add beads in a peyote stitch pattern, increasing the rows and tightening the beads around the Rivoli.
Switch to 15/0 seed beads for additional rows, ensuring a snug fit around the Rivoli.
Attach wire guards at the top of the bezel for hanging.
Create a chain using a square stitch and attach it to the bezel.
Finish by attaching the earwire to the wire guard.