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Crystal Tassel Earrings Tutorial

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Bridgette shows her Crystal Tassel earring design. For products featured in this tutorial, see the links below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Crystal Tassel Earrings Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Potomac Crystal Disco Balls 6mm - Smokey Topaz AB, ~2 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm - Smokey Topaz AB, ~2 Tubes
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Crystal Apricot Medium, ~1 gram
Flared Fish Hook Earwires - Sterling Silver, ~1 Pair
Miyuki KO Thread - Gold

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

If you're looking for a fun and easy way to add some pizzazz to your earrings, then you'll love this fringe technique. Watch as Bridgette shows her Crystal Tassel earring design.
Knot the thread to the eyepin. Put the disco ball onto the thread, it will act as an anchor. Thread on 20 rondelles and pull them down to the disco ball. Pick up a seed bead and thread back up through the beads to complete the first strand. Don't pull the thread super tight to keep some movement in your earring.
Loop through the eyepin and bring the thread back through the disco ball and pick up another 20 rondelles for the second strand. Repeat for each strand until you have the amount you would like for your tassel.
Loop through the eyepin and tie the thread into a knot with the tail end from the beginning. You can use a dab of glue to hold everything in place. Trim off the rest of the thread. Add on the bead cap.Use pliers to make a loop in the wire. Trim off the excess wire.
These earrings are so much fun to make and they're really versatile. You can wear them with jeans and a t-shirt for a casual look, or dress them up with a cute dress. Either way, you're sure to turn heads!
You can use more rondelles or larger ones to make a statement piece such as a pendant. Try using different colors for a new look. No matter how you choose to wear them, crystal tassel earrings are a beautiful and eye-catching way to accessorize. So get creative, and have fun!

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

  • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Cable Wire 49 Strand .018" (5 Meters)
  • BeadTec Clear Rectangular Acrylic Storage Box With 24 Screw Top Vials
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium Real Silver Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100
  • Bead Board: Flocked U-Channel Beading Design Board

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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

Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Item Description

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Bridgette shows her Crystal Tassel earring design. For products featured in this tutorial, see the links below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Potomac Crystal Disco Balls 6mm - Smokey Topaz AB, ~2 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm - Smokey Topaz AB, ~2 Tubes
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Crystal Apricot Medium, ~1 gram
Flared Fish Hook Earwires - Sterling Silver, ~1 Pair
Miyuki KO Thread - Gold

Project Steps

If you're looking for a fun and easy way to add some pizzazz to your earrings, then you'll love this fringe technique. Watch as Bridgette shows her Crystal Tassel earring design.
Knot the thread to the eyepin. Put the disco ball onto the thread, it will act as an anchor. Thread on 20 rondelles and pull them down to the disco ball. Pick up a seed bead and thread back up through the beads to complete the first strand. Don't pull the thread super tight to keep some movement in your earring.
Loop through the eyepin and bring the thread back through the disco ball and pick up another 20 rondelles for the second strand. Repeat for each strand until you have the amount you would like for your tassel.
Loop through the eyepin and tie the thread into a knot with the tail end from the beginning. You can use a dab of glue to hold everything in place. Trim off the rest of the thread. Add on the bead cap.Use pliers to make a loop in the wire. Trim off the excess wire.
These earrings are so much fun to make and they're really versatile. You can wear them with jeans and a t-shirt for a casual look, or dress them up with a cute dress. Either way, you're sure to turn heads!
You can use more rondelles or larger ones to make a statement piece such as a pendant. Try using different colors for a new look. No matter how you choose to wear them, crystal tassel earrings are a beautiful and eye-catching way to accessorize. So get creative, and have fun!