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Winter Mandala Earrings Tutorial

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Create stunning Winter Mandala Earrings with this DIY jewelry-making tutorial! Using seed beads (sizes 8/0, 15/0), 3mm pearls, 4mm bicone crystals, and Dragon thread, learn step-by-step how to make these beautiful beaded earrings. Perfect for both beginners and experienced beaders, this tutorial will guide you through the process, including tips for adding stop beads, using wire guards, and finishing techniques. Customize your earrings with your choice of colors to create a unique, elegant look. Follow along and start crafting your perfect pair of beaded earrings today!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Winter Mandala Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Comet 3mm, 22 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Blue Flare 4mm, 20 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 8/0, ~ 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 15/0, ~ 1 gram
  • Wire guard: Silver, 2 pieces
  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium Real Silver Plated Brass, 2 pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Thread and Needle: Use size 10 needle and Dragon thread. Add a stop bead. Create the Base Circle: Thread 10 seed beads (size 8/0), and sew them into a circle. Add Petals: String 15/0 seed beads, pearls, and 4mm bicones to create petals. Continue around the base circle, adding beaded petals to complete the design. Reinforce and Tighten the Design: Go through the beads multiple times to secure the structure. Finish the Edges: Add additional seed beads (15/0) around the bicones for a lacy, mandala look. Attach Wire Guard and Ear Wires: Add a wire guard, attach ear wire, and secure. Reinforce thread through the design.

    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"
    Winter Mandala Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Create stunning Winter Mandala Earrings with this DIY jewelry-making tutorial! Using seed beads (sizes 8/0, 15/0), 3mm pearls, 4mm bicone crystals, and Dragon thread, learn step-by-step how to make these beautiful beaded earrings. Perfect for both beginners and experienced beaders, this tutorial will guide you through the process, including tips for adding stop beads, using wire guards, and finishing techniques. Customize your earrings with your choice of colors to create a unique, elegant look. Follow along and start crafting your perfect pair of beaded earrings today!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls - Comet 3mm, 22 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Blue Flare 4mm, 20 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 8/0, ~ 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 15/0, ~ 1 gram
  • Wire guard: Silver, 2 pieces
  • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium Real Silver Plated Brass, 2 pieces
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Thread and Needle: Use size 10 needle and Dragon thread. Add a stop bead. Create the Base Circle: Thread 10 seed beads (size 8/0), and sew them into a circle. Add Petals: String 15/0 seed beads, pearls, and 4mm bicones to create petals. Continue around the base circle, adding beaded petals to complete the design. Reinforce and Tighten the Design: Go through the beads multiple times to secure the structure. Finish the Edges: Add additional seed beads (15/0) around the bicones for a lacy, mandala look. Attach Wire Guard and Ear Wires: Add a wire guard, attach ear wire, and secure. Reinforce thread through the design.