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2 Minute Holiday Earrings Tutorial

Create stunning and festive DIY holiday earrings in minutes with this easy jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads! Learn step-by-step how to combine 4mm pearls, 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads, and bicone crystals into charming wreath or snowflake designs. Perfect for beginners and experienced beaders alike, these earrings make thoughtful gifts or stylish accessories. Gather your materials from our website and start beading today!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

2 Minute Holiday Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Cranberry 4mm, 12 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Dark Moss Green AB 4mm, 12 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Aztec Gold 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Crystal Magic Wine 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Athenacast Huggies Earring Hoops 12mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather six 4mm pearls, six 8/0 seed beads, ten 11/0 seed beads, Dragon thread, and a Huggy earring hook. Create the Base Loop: Thread six 4mm pearls onto Dragon thread. Tie a secure knot to form a loop. Add Seed Beads Between Pearls: Sew through the next pearl and add one 8/0 seed bead. Repeat for all pearls. Incorporate Bicone Crystals: Add one bicone crystal (or three 11/0 seed beads) between each 8/0 seed bead. Ensure beads sit evenly around the loop. Attach Earring Hook: Create a loop using 11/0 seed beads. Thread the loop through your ear wire or Huggy earring. Finish the Design: Tie and secure thread ends with knots. Trim excess thread with a thread burner or scissors.

    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"
    2 Minute Holiday Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Create stunning and festive DIY holiday earrings in minutes with this easy jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads! Learn step-by-step how to combine 4mm pearls, 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads, and bicone crystals into charming wreath or snowflake designs. Perfect for beginners and experienced beaders alike, these earrings make thoughtful gifts or stylish accessories. Gather your materials from our website and start beading today!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Cranberry 4mm, 12 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Dark Moss Green AB 4mm, 12 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Aztec Gold 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Crystal Magic Wine 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Athenacast Huggies Earring Hoops 12mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather six 4mm pearls, six 8/0 seed beads, ten 11/0 seed beads, Dragon thread, and a Huggy earring hook. Create the Base Loop: Thread six 4mm pearls onto Dragon thread. Tie a secure knot to form a loop. Add Seed Beads Between Pearls: Sew through the next pearl and add one 8/0 seed bead. Repeat for all pearls. Incorporate Bicone Crystals: Add one bicone crystal (or three 11/0 seed beads) between each 8/0 seed bead. Ensure beads sit evenly around the loop. Attach Earring Hook: Create a loop using 11/0 seed beads. Thread the loop through your ear wire or Huggy earring. Finish the Design: Tie and secure thread ends with knots. Trim excess thread with a thread burner or scissors.