Kentucky Earrings Tutorial

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  • Kentucky Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
Hop in the saddle to make Allie's graceful Kentucky Earrings which capsulates a beautiful Potomac Crystal Oval Nugget Bead using easy netting techniques! As an ode to the horseraces and the beautiful bougets that winners receive for placing, these earrings are topped off with a Flower Earring Post to ring in those momentous occasions. All beaders of every level will want to utilize this pattern with finesse in many different ways to make it their own fanciful creation!

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Materials Used To make The  Project

Designer's Material List

The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Oval Nugget 9x12mm - Purple Flare, 2 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round 2mm - Metallic Purple Iris, 26 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~1 Gram
  • Earwire Flower Post - Silver, 2 Pieces
  • Step-By-Step Instructions

    Gather Materials: Start by collecting all the necessary materials listed above. String Beads: Begin by stringing a collection of Potomac Crystal Rounds and 11/0 seed beads, ensuring you end with a seed bead. Exterior Netting: Add three 11/0 seed beads around the exterior of each crystal, creating a netting effect. Incorporate 15/0 Seed Beads: Place two 15/0 seed beads between each of the 11/0s for added detail. Add the Crystal Oval: Carefully add in the Potomac Crystal Oval Nugget to the center of your design. Attach the Flower Earring Post: Finish by attaching the earwire flower post, sewing from the back to the front and tying off securely.

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