Pattern - Earring Projects/Simple Tubelet Crystal Earrings

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.