Queen of Sheba Earrings Tutorial

  • Picture of Accessories, Jewelry, Earring, Gemstone, Necklace with text Designer: The Potomac Gianna ...
This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Gianna Zimmerman's "Queen of Sheba" earring design. This project uses Faceted RounTrio beads, MiniDuo beads, Potomac Crystals, and seed beads.

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Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Queen of Sheba Earrings Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 15/0 and 11/0 Miyuki Seed Beads (Silver Lined)
  • Faceted RounTrio Beads (Crystal Labrador)
  • MiniDuo Beads (Aluminum Silver)
  • 4mm Swarovski Bicones (Silver Shade) or 4mm Rondelles (Metallic Transparent Purple)
  • Wildfire Beading Thread (0.006)
  • Beading Needles
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Thread your needle with an arm span of Wildfire beading thread; double-coat with wax if desired.
    Start with RounTrio beads, attaching them with 15/0 seed beads at the outer holes. Add MiniDuo beads and 4mm Rondelles/Bicones, alternating with 11/0 seed beads for contrast and sparkle.
    Employ a cross-weaving technique to secure beads and create the chandelier effect.
    Reinforce the beadwork by weaving through the beads multiple times, ensuring durability and rigidity.
    Finish by attaching the earwire, ensuring the earring hangs correctly and is secure.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Gianna Zimmerman's "Queen of Sheba" earring design. This project uses Faceted RounTrio beads, MiniDuo beads, Potomac Crystals, and seed beads.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 15/0 and 11/0 Miyuki Seed Beads (Silver Lined)
  • Faceted RounTrio Beads (Crystal Labrador)
  • MiniDuo Beads (Aluminum Silver)
  • 4mm Swarovski Bicones (Silver Shade) or 4mm Rondelles (Metallic Transparent Purple)
  • Wildfire Beading Thread (0.006)
  • Beading Needles
  • Project Steps

    Thread your needle with an arm span of Wildfire beading thread; double-coat with wax if desired.
    Start with RounTrio beads, attaching them with 15/0 seed beads at the outer holes. Add MiniDuo beads and 4mm Rondelles/Bicones, alternating with 11/0 seed beads for contrast and sparkle.
    Employ a cross-weaving technique to secure beads and create the chandelier effect.
    Reinforce the beadwork by weaving through the beads multiple times, ensuring durability and rigidity.
    Finish by attaching the earwire, ensuring the earring hangs correctly and is secure.