Bright as a Button Earrings Tutorial

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  • Bright as a Button Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
Tune in for a new way to use table-cut buttons! Grab some IrisDuo beads, Miyuki size 8/0, 11/0, and 15/0 seed beads, Potomac Crystal Rounds 4mm, and some jump rings. Stitch up a pair for all your friends! Technique learned: Beadweaving
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The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - New Jade Round Beads 4mm, 12 Pieces
  • Czech Round Beads - Black Diamond Shimmer 3mm, 12 Pieces
  • SuperDuo Beads - Jet Red Luster (Metallic Green) 2.5X5mm, 12 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Pear Drop Beads - Blue Green Rainbow, 2 Pieces
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Gunmetal Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball - Gunmetal Plated, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream Rose 4mm, 14 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Metallic Gold Iris, 12 Pieces
  • SuperDuo Beads - White Lila Luster, 12 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Opaque Dusty Orchid, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 24 Kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • Czech Round Beads - Aztec Gold 4mm, 12 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Smokey Topaz AB 4mm, 12 Pieces
  • SuperDuo Beads - Aztec Gold, 12 Pieces
  • DropDuo - Aztec Gold 3x6mm, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm 21G Premium 24 Kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Step-By-Step Instructions

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial you will learn how to use some bead weaving techniques to create elegant beaded earrings. The SuperDuo Windmill Earrings are a suitable project for most beading skill levels. 1. Put a size 11 or 12 needles onto about 4 feet of Wildfire beading thread. Pick up 6 SuperDuo beads and tie them into a loop. Sew through a couple SuperDuos to bring the thread away from the knot. Pick up a Czech round bead and bring the thread through the SuperDuo that is on the opposite side of the loop. This will set the bead on top of the loop. Step up to the second hole of the SuperDuo. 2. Watch the SuperDuo Windmill Earrings tutorial to follow along with Allie as she guides you step-by-step through the process of creating Sheryl Steele’s beaded earring pattern and shares ideas that you can use to make your own version of these DIY earrings. 3. Bring the needle and thread back up to the top of the earring. Add a wire guard. Reinforce. Tie the thread ends together in the center of the project and burn the loose edges. Put on an ear wire. You can use the SuperDuo Windmill Earrings design as inspiration to create your own version. There are many different variations of beads you can use with this pattern. Project length: 1 3/4"

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