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Talavera Earrings Tutorial

Geometrical and whimsical, these stash-busting earrings will make everyone smile; this version uses Potomac exclusive PieDuo beads, RounDuo beads, DiscDuo beads, and Miyuki Tilas. Right Angle Weave all the funky shapes together with Miyuki 8/0 seed beads and Miyuki 15/0 seed beads and have fun. Technique learned: Right Angle Weave The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Tila - Matte Opaque Turquoise Blue AB, 2 Pieces
  • DiscDuo - Pastel Bordeaux 6mm, 2 Pieces
  • PieDuo Beads - Metallic Aqua, 2 Pieces
  • RounDuo Mini Beads - Jet AB Full 4mm, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 8/0, 16 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Talavera Earrings Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Tila - Matte Opaque Turquoise Blue AB, 2 Pieces
  • DiscDuo - Pastel Bordeaux 6mm, 2 Pieces
  • PieDuo Beads - Metallic Aqua, 2 Pieces
  • RounDuo Mini Beads - Jet AB Full 4mm, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 8/0, 16 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Watch this PotomacBeads tutorial to see how you can use some of your 2-holed beads to create the Talavera Earrings. Piece together different shapes and multi holed beads of your choice for these Mexican tile style earrings. 1. Using a size 11 needle on size 6 Dragonthread, pick up four seed beads and go through one hole of the PieDuo. Add on one 15/0, an 8/0, and another 15/0 and go back down the second hole. Put on three more seed beads and pick up the RounDuo mini. Add on the 15/0, 8/0, and 15/0 and go back down the second hole. Repeat with the third bead. 2. Watch the Talavera Earrings tutorial with Allie to follow along to create these fun, artsy beaded earrings. 3. Bring the thread to the top of the project. Put on a wire guard. Reinforce by threading through it a couple more times. Get the two thread ends together at the same spot and tie them. Burn the loose ends. Add on the ear wires. Have fun mixing and matching various beads for unique and interesting looks. These Talavera Earrings are so easy to make and are a great way to rediscover some of your different shaped beads. Technique learned: Right Angle Weave Project Length: 1"

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Talavera Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Geometrical and whimsical, these stash-busting earrings will make everyone smile; this version uses Potomac exclusive PieDuo beads, RounDuo beads, DiscDuo beads, and Miyuki Tilas. Right Angle Weave all the funky shapes together with Miyuki 8/0 seed beads and Miyuki 15/0 seed beads and have fun. Technique learned: Right Angle Weave The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Tila - Matte Opaque Turquoise Blue AB, 2 Pieces
  • DiscDuo - Pastel Bordeaux 6mm, 2 Pieces
  • PieDuo Beads - Metallic Aqua, 2 Pieces
  • RounDuo Mini Beads - Jet AB Full 4mm, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 8/0, 16 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Tila - Matte Opaque Turquoise Blue AB, 2 Pieces
  • DiscDuo - Pastel Bordeaux 6mm, 2 Pieces
  • PieDuo Beads - Metallic Aqua, 2 Pieces
  • RounDuo Mini Beads - Jet AB Full 4mm, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 8/0, 16 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Project Steps

    Watch this PotomacBeads tutorial to see how you can use some of your 2-holed beads to create the Talavera Earrings. Piece together different shapes and multi holed beads of your choice for these Mexican tile style earrings. 1. Using a size 11 needle on size 6 Dragonthread, pick up four seed beads and go through one hole of the PieDuo. Add on one 15/0, an 8/0, and another 15/0 and go back down the second hole. Put on three more seed beads and pick up the RounDuo mini. Add on the 15/0, 8/0, and 15/0 and go back down the second hole. Repeat with the third bead. 2. Watch the Talavera Earrings tutorial with Allie to follow along to create these fun, artsy beaded earrings. 3. Bring the thread to the top of the project. Put on a wire guard. Reinforce by threading through it a couple more times. Get the two thread ends together at the same spot and tie them. Burn the loose ends. Add on the ear wires. Have fun mixing and matching various beads for unique and interesting looks. These Talavera Earrings are so easy to make and are a great way to rediscover some of your different shaped beads. Technique learned: Right Angle Weave Project Length: 1"