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Diamond Rio Earrings Tutorial

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Marissa teaches you how to make her "Diamond Rio" earring design with IrisDuo beads, O beads, & Cali beads. Find a complete list of beads and jewelry-making supplies here in the description.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Diamond Rio Earrings Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Cali Beads - Aztec gold, 8 Pieces
IrisDuo® Beads - Ancient Gold, 8 Pieces
O Beads - Copper, 16 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rondelles 2x3mm - Emerald, 16 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Champagne
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Metallic Chocolate
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Black Bronze​

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Making beautiful jewelry is easier than you think! In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Marissa teaches you how to make her Diamond Rio earring design with IrisDuo beads, O beads, & Cali beads. You'll be amazed at how quickly you can create something so special!
Gather up the beads required, earwires, size 10 beading needle, .2 feet of thread, pliers and scissors or a thread burner and a beading mat.
Put a stop bead on the thread. Thread 4 Cali beads separated by sead beads, circle around and thread through all the beads again. Watch the Diamond Rio earrings tutorial with Marissa to learn the steps to follow.
Bring the threads together and tie the thread ends. Burn the ends flush with the earring. Put on the earwire making sure the front is facing out.
These Diamond Rio Earrings are very cute and a lot of fun to make. They hang beautifully from the ear with a playful dangle. Why not make a pair of these pretty earrings for a friend? PotomacBeads has everything you need to make these Diamond Rio Earrings. We have a great selection of beads in all the colors you need. We also have all the findings and tools you need to create professional looking earrings.

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"
Diamond Rio Earrings Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Marissa teaches you how to make her "Diamond Rio" earring design with IrisDuo beads, O beads, & Cali beads. Find a complete list of beads and jewelry-making supplies here in the description.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Cali Beads - Aztec gold, 8 Pieces
IrisDuo® Beads - Ancient Gold, 8 Pieces
O Beads - Copper, 16 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rondelles 2x3mm - Emerald, 16 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Champagne
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Metallic Chocolate
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Black Bronze​

Project Steps

Making beautiful jewelry is easier than you think! In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Marissa teaches you how to make her Diamond Rio earring design with IrisDuo beads, O beads, & Cali beads. You'll be amazed at how quickly you can create something so special!
Gather up the beads required, earwires, size 10 beading needle, .2 feet of thread, pliers and scissors or a thread burner and a beading mat.
Put a stop bead on the thread. Thread 4 Cali beads separated by sead beads, circle around and thread through all the beads again. Watch the Diamond Rio earrings tutorial with Marissa to learn the steps to follow.
Bring the threads together and tie the thread ends. Burn the ends flush with the earring. Put on the earwire making sure the front is facing out.
These Diamond Rio Earrings are very cute and a lot of fun to make. They hang beautifully from the ear with a playful dangle. Why not make a pair of these pretty earrings for a friend? PotomacBeads has everything you need to make these Diamond Rio Earrings. We have a great selection of beads in all the colors you need. We also have all the findings and tools you need to create professional looking earrings.