Port Charles Earrings Tutorial

Create the Main Frame: Start with a stop bead. Pick up: IrisDuo (hole 1) → 4mm bicone → IrisDuo (hole 1) → 4mm bicone → Repeat to make a loop of 6 IrisDuos and 6 bicones. Form into a circle and reinforce by going around again. Add Spacers Between Beads: Between each IrisDuo and bicone, add: 1 × 15/0 seed bead. Reinforce to tighten the structure. Add the Centerpiece (RoundTrio): Exit a center point between two IrisDuos. Stitch through center hole of the RoundTrio bead. Attach using 11/0 and 15/0 beads on each side to anchor and balance it. Reinforce around the center bead 2–3 times. Add Bead Details Around the Frame: Exit top hole of an IrisDuo. Add: 15/0 → 11/0 → 15/0, then stitch into next IrisDuo. Repeat around to create decorative loops. Create the Bottom Drop Component: Pick up: IrisDuo (hole 1) → bicone → IrisDuo (hole 1) → form a small ring. Add 15/0s and 11/0s between beads for embellishment (same as above). Secure a small decorative center bead in the drop using seed beads. Attach Bottom Drop: Stitch the top IrisDuo of the drop component to the bottom IrisDuo of the main frame. Reinforce the connection by passing through multiple times. Add the Wire Guard: Exit top IrisDuo. Add: 15/0 → 11/0 → wire guard → 11/0 → 15/0. Stitch back into the IrisDuo to form a strong loop. Reinforce and attach earring hook through the wire guard. Secure and Finish: Tie off thread using half-hitch knots between beads. Stitch away from knots before trimming or burning ends.