Pattern - Sparrows Nest Woven Herringbone Crystal Bezel

Learn how to use Tubelet beads and pearls along with seed beads to create a bezel in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Sparrow’s Nest Woven Herringbone Crystal Bezel earrings are a great way to practice your jewelry making skills. 1. Put a stop bead on the end of the DragonThread. Pick up a Tubelet, an 11/0 seed bead, a Potomac pearl, a seed bead and another Tubelet. Bring the needle back up through the first Tubelet and pull the beads into a triangular shape. Reinforce by sewing through all the beads again. 2. Watch the Sparrow’s Nest Woven Herringbone Crystal Bezel tutorial to follow along with Anna as she guides you through the beaded earring pattern. Teaching you how to create an overlapping Herringbone stitch to frame the Potomac crystal rivoli. 3. When you have finished the Herringbone stitch, bring the needle and thread to the back of the project. Drop a Potomac crystal chaton into a leverback earwire with crystal setting. Pinch the prongs down to hold the crystal securely. Create a small loop out of 11/0 seed beads to slide the leverback earwire into. The Sparrow’s Nest Woven Herringbone Crystal Bezel design can be made with alternating seed bead colors for a whole new look. Use the crystal component as a ring or as a brooch. There are many ways for you to have fun with this beading project to make your own, unique piece of handmade jewelry.