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Comet Earrings Tutorial

Allie is excited to present a bead embroidery tutorial to you featuring the Comet Earrings. Get ready to add to your arsenal of beading techniques when you learn the ins and outs of bead embroidery. Gather up the many materials you will need to create these super solar earrings! Technique Learned: Bead Embroidery The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Resin Druzy Cabochon 12mm - Garnet AB, 2 Pieces
  • Czech Rounds 3mm - Pastel Montana, 50 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Oval Flatback 6x8mm - Peridot, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Long Oval Set 5x15mm - Green Opal, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Emerald AB, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Sea Opal, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica 15/0 - Transparent Root Beer AB, ~ 1 Gram
  • Earwires - 1 Pair
  • Wire Guard - Silver Plated
  • Ultrasuede - Adrimal, 6"
  • Stiff Stuff - 6" In this PotomacBeads Tutorial, you will be using a bead embroidery technique to make these Comet earrings that are out of this world! You will need a variety of materials to complete this project, but the end result will be worth it! Gather up all your supplies. These earrings are created on Stiff Stuff, cut a small piece out and trace around your cabochon. That will be the center of your earring. Tie a knot on the end of your thread and bring it up through the back of the Stiff Stuff on the line you traced. Begin beading, using a back stitch to line the circle. It should take 28 beads. Make another row using 14 beads. Add the cabochon in the middle, it will be held in with the row of delicas. Follow along with the Comet earrings tutorial. Making your own Comet Earrings is a great way to show off your unique sense of style. Whether you're looking for a new pair of earrings to wear out on the town or a special gift for a friend, bead embroidery is a great way to add a personal touch. With the tips and tricks you learn in this tutorial, you can create beautiful earrings, necklaces and more. PotomacBeads has a great selection of supplies, including beads, threads and findings.

    • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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    • Czech Round Beads - Pastel Montana Blue 3mm | Pack of 100

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    • DB2125 Miyuki Delica Beads Duracoat Opaque Dyed Sea Opal Size 11/0

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    • DBS0180 Miyuki Delica Beads Transparent Root Beer AB . 15/0

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    • Earwires Leverback w/ Open Ring - Sterling Silver 13x10mm | Pack of 10 (5 Pair)

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    • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Lined Emerald AB 11/0

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    • Pattern - Comet Earrings

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    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Comet Earrings Tutorial
    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Resin Druzy Cab 12mm - Garnet AB, 2 Piece
  • Czech Round 3mm - Pastel Montana, 50 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Oval Flatback 6x8mm - Peridot, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Long Oval Set - 5x15 - Green Opal, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Emerald AB, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Sea Opal, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 15/0 - Transparent Root Bead AB, ~ 1 Gram
  • Earwires - 1 Pair
  • WireGuard - Silver Plated
  • Untrasuede - Adrimal, 6"
  • Stiff Stuff, 6"

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare your Stiff Stuff base and outline the area for your cabochon.
    Begin bead embroidery around the cabochon using Miyuki Delica Beads.
    Secure the cabochon in place with a peyote stitch, adding additional rows of beads to encapsulate it.
    Embellish with Czech Rounds and Potomac Crystals for decorative flair.
    Attach the backing using Ultra Suede, trimming to fit precisely.
    Edge the design with brick stitch using Miyuki Seed Beads and attach the earwire.
    Optional: Add additional decorative elements like crystal drops or more beads as desired.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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    Comet Earrings Tutorial
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    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

    • Join Anna as she shows you how to create these stellar embroidered bead earrings. Watch how to create your design, add beads and finish applying a back as well as edging for the complete look. If you've been thinking about bead embroidery and learning this DIY craft, this video tutorial is for you.

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Allie is excited to present a bead embroidery tutorial to you featuring the Comet Earrings. Get ready to add to your arsenal of beading techniques when you learn the ins and outs of bead embroidery. Gather up the many materials you will need to create these super solar earrings! Technique Learned: Bead Embroidery The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Resin Druzy Cabochon 12mm - Garnet AB, 2 Pieces
  • Czech Rounds 3mm - Pastel Montana, 50 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Oval Flatback 6x8mm - Peridot, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Long Oval Set 5x15mm - Green Opal, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Emerald AB, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Sea Opal, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica 15/0 - Transparent Root Beer AB, ~ 1 Gram
  • Earwires - 1 Pair
  • Wire Guard - Silver Plated
  • Ultrasuede - Adrimal, 6"
  • Stiff Stuff - 6" In this PotomacBeads Tutorial, you will be using a bead embroidery technique to make these Comet earrings that are out of this world! You will need a variety of materials to complete this project, but the end result will be worth it! Gather up all your supplies. These earrings are created on Stiff Stuff, cut a small piece out and trace around your cabochon. That will be the center of your earring. Tie a knot on the end of your thread and bring it up through the back of the Stiff Stuff on the line you traced. Begin beading, using a back stitch to line the circle. It should take 28 beads. Make another row using 14 beads. Add the cabochon in the middle, it will be held in with the row of delicas. Follow along with the Comet earrings tutorial. Making your own Comet Earrings is a great way to show off your unique sense of style. Whether you're looking for a new pair of earrings to wear out on the town or a special gift for a friend, bead embroidery is a great way to add a personal touch. With the tips and tricks you learn in this tutorial, you can create beautiful earrings, necklaces and more. PotomacBeads has a great selection of supplies, including beads, threads and findings.

    • Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Resin Druzy Cab 12mm - Garnet AB, 2 Piece
  • Czech Round 3mm - Pastel Montana, 50 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Oval Flatback 6x8mm - Peridot, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Long Oval Set - 5x15 - Green Opal, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Emerald AB, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Sea Opal, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 15/0 - Transparent Root Bead AB, ~ 1 Gram
  • Earwires - 1 Pair
  • WireGuard - Silver Plated
  • Untrasuede - Adrimal, 6"
  • Stiff Stuff, 6"

    • Project Steps

    Prepare your Stiff Stuff base and outline the area for your cabochon.
    Begin bead embroidery around the cabochon using Miyuki Delica Beads.
    Secure the cabochon in place with a peyote stitch, adding additional rows of beads to encapsulate it.
    Embellish with Czech Rounds and Potomac Crystals for decorative flair.
    Attach the backing using Ultra Suede, trimming to fit precisely.
    Edge the design with brick stitch using Miyuki Seed Beads and attach the earwire.
    Optional: Add additional decorative elements like crystal drops or more beads as desired.