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Growing Cube Earrings Tutorial

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Use RounDuo Mini Beads and seed beads to create a three-dimensional beading project. These cube earrings by designer Dena Johnson feature 2-hole beads sewn intentionally to mimic a growing bead project that can be expanded upon. Technique learned:
  • CRAW
  • Peyote Stitch The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounDuo Mini Beads - Metallic Sea Blue 4mm, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Opaque Dark Cream 11/0, 48 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Aztec Gold 11/0, 144 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Dark Bronze 11/0, 48 Beads
  • BeadTec DragonThread Cry, 64"
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Antique Copper Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Jump Rings - Open 5mm 20G Premium Antique Copper Plated Brass, 8 Pieces
  • Fancy Curved Earwires - Premium Antique Brass Plating, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • RounDuo Mini Beads - Aluminum Silver 4mm, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Metallic Gunmetal 11/0, 48 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Black 11/0, 144 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Dyed Salmon Silver Lined Alabaster 11/0, 48 Beads
  • BeadTec DragonThread Cry, 64"
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Jump Rings - Open 6mm 18G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 8 Pieces
  • Leverback Earwires - 18mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces

    • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Add all items to cart

    • BeadTec DragonThread - Gray | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

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    • Athenacast Earwires - Fancy Curved | Premium Antique Brass Plating | Pack of 10

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    • Athenacast Jump Rings - Open 5mm 20g Premium Antique Copper Plated Brass | Pack of 144

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    • Miyuki Seed Beads - Aztec Gold 11/0

      Add to cart

    • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Dark Bronze 11/0

      Add to cart

    • Miyuki Seed Beads - Opaque Dark Cream 11/0

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    • RounDuo Mini Beads - Metallic Sea Blue 4mm

      Add to cart

    • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium Antique Copper Plated | Pack of 100

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    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Growing Cube Earrings Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounDuo Mini Beads - Metallic Sea Blue 4mm, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Opaque Dark Cream 11/0, 48 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Aztec Gold 11/0, 144 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Dark Bronze 11/0, 48 Beads
  • BeadTec DragonThread – Cry, 64"
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Antique Copper Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Jump Rings - Open 5mm 20G Premium Antique Copper Plated Brass, 8 Pieces
  • Fancy Curved Earwires - Premium Antique Brass Plating, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • RounDuo Mini Beads - Aluminum Silver 4mm, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Metallic Gunmetal 11/0, 48 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Black 11/0, 144 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Dyed Salmon Silver Lined Alabaster 11/0, 48 Beads
  • BeadTec DragonThread – Cry, 64"
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Jump Rings - Open 6mm 18G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 8 Pieces
  • Leverback Earwires - 18mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Discover how to use a Cubic Right Angle Weave stitch to create the Growing Cube Earrings in this PotomacBeads tutorial. These cute cube dangle earrings will put a smile on your face. 1. Put 4 RounDuo minis onto about an arm’s span length of beading thread. Tie the thread into a knot. Pass the needle through the next bead to hide the knot and bring the needle through the outer hole of the RounDuo mini. Add 3 more beads and thread back through the same hole. This forms the second RAW unit. 2. Watch the Growing Cube Earrings tutorial to follow along with Dena as she shows you how to create the beaded cubes. 3. Add a wire guard to a corner of the cube. Sew through the seed beads to position the wire guard and reinforce. Bring the thread down into the project a little and tie a couple knots. Add jump rings and an ear wire. Have fun making cubes of all sizes with the Growing Cube Earrings pattern. Try out your favorite color combinations and give a pair to a friend. Technique learned:
  • CRAW
  • Peyote Stitch

    • Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
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    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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    Item Description

    Use RounDuo Mini Beads and seed beads to create a three-dimensional beading project. These cube earrings by designer Dena Johnson feature 2-hole beads sewn intentionally to mimic a growing bead project that can be expanded upon. Technique learned:
  • CRAW
  • Peyote Stitch The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounDuo Mini Beads - Metallic Sea Blue 4mm, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Opaque Dark Cream 11/0, 48 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Aztec Gold 11/0, 144 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Dark Bronze 11/0, 48 Beads
  • BeadTec DragonThread Cry, 64"
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Antique Copper Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Jump Rings - Open 5mm 20G Premium Antique Copper Plated Brass, 8 Pieces
  • Fancy Curved Earwires - Premium Antique Brass Plating, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • RounDuo Mini Beads - Aluminum Silver 4mm, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Metallic Gunmetal 11/0, 48 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Black 11/0, 144 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Dyed Salmon Silver Lined Alabaster 11/0, 48 Beads
  • BeadTec DragonThread Cry, 64"
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Jump Rings - Open 6mm 18G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 8 Pieces
  • Leverback Earwires - 18mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces

    • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounDuo Mini Beads - Metallic Sea Blue 4mm, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Opaque Dark Cream 11/0, 48 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Aztec Gold 11/0, 144 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Dark Bronze 11/0, 48 Beads
  • BeadTec DragonThread – Cry, 64"
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Antique Copper Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Jump Rings - Open 5mm 20G Premium Antique Copper Plated Brass, 8 Pieces
  • Fancy Curved Earwires - Premium Antique Brass Plating, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • RounDuo Mini Beads - Aluminum Silver 4mm, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Metallic Gunmetal 11/0, 48 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Black 11/0, 144 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Dyed Salmon Silver Lined Alabaster 11/0, 48 Beads
  • BeadTec DragonThread – Cry, 64"
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Jump Rings - Open 6mm 18G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 8 Pieces
  • Leverback Earwires - 18mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces

    • Project Steps

    Discover how to use a Cubic Right Angle Weave stitch to create the Growing Cube Earrings in this PotomacBeads tutorial. These cute cube dangle earrings will put a smile on your face. 1. Put 4 RounDuo minis onto about an arm’s span length of beading thread. Tie the thread into a knot. Pass the needle through the next bead to hide the knot and bring the needle through the outer hole of the RounDuo mini. Add 3 more beads and thread back through the same hole. This forms the second RAW unit. 2. Watch the Growing Cube Earrings tutorial to follow along with Dena as she shows you how to create the beaded cubes. 3. Add a wire guard to a corner of the cube. Sew through the seed beads to position the wire guard and reinforce. Bring the thread down into the project a little and tie a couple knots. Add jump rings and an ear wire. Have fun making cubes of all sizes with the Growing Cube Earrings pattern. Try out your favorite color combinations and give a pair to a friend. Technique learned:
  • CRAW
  • Peyote Stitch