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Sail Away Earrings Tutorial

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What You Will Learn: How to create the Sail Away earrings using round Duo beads.
  • Techniques for threading and beading to achieve the desired design.
  • The importance of bead sizes and placements for the earring design.
  • How to incorporate crystals and seed beads for added flair.
  • Finishing touches to ensure the earrings are secure and aesthetically pleasing.
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Sail Away Earrings Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounDuo Beads - Turquoise 5mm, 12 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Opaque Jade AB 3mm, 12 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Light Champagne 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Earwires with Balls - Premium Antique Copper Plating, 2 earwires
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Starting the Earrings: Begin by threading six round Duo beads and six crystals on a string, forming a triangle. Use 11/0 seed beads between the round Duos. Adding Details: Step up to the second hole of the round Duo beads, adding another round Duo and 11/0 seed beads. Add a crystal between groups of beads for a nautical flag appearance. Finalizing the Design: Link to the crystal using the outer hole of the round Duo beads, creating a buoy shape. Add more seed beads and crystals to the outer edges. Attaching the Ear Wire: Secure the ear wire close to the earring, reinforcing the thread through the beads. Use a thread burner to finish off the project neatly.

    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"
    Sail Away Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    What You Will Learn: How to create the Sail Away earrings using round Duo beads.
  • Techniques for threading and beading to achieve the desired design.
  • The importance of bead sizes and placements for the earring design.
  • How to incorporate crystals and seed beads for added flair.
  • Finishing touches to ensure the earrings are secure and aesthetically pleasing.
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounDuo Beads - Turquoise 5mm, 12 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Opaque Jade AB 3mm, 12 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Light Champagne 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Earwires with Balls - Premium Antique Copper Plating, 2 earwires
  • Project Steps

    Starting the Earrings: Begin by threading six round Duo beads and six crystals on a string, forming a triangle. Use 11/0 seed beads between the round Duos. Adding Details: Step up to the second hole of the round Duo beads, adding another round Duo and 11/0 seed beads. Add a crystal between groups of beads for a nautical flag appearance. Finalizing the Design: Link to the crystal using the outer hole of the round Duo beads, creating a buoy shape. Add more seed beads and crystals to the outer edges. Attaching the Ear Wire: Secure the ear wire close to the earring, reinforcing the thread through the beads. Use a thread burner to finish off the project neatly.