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Pattern - Queen Nefertiti

This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Queen Nefertiti" earring design. This project uses simple materials, and you can replace the 2-hole Pyramids (if desired) with other similar size beads.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Pattern - Queen Nefertiti

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Thread your needle with 3 feet of beading thread, adding a stop bead.
Start by framing one 6mm pyramid bead with 11/0 seed beads.
Embellish the pyramid bead with teardrops and 15/0 seed beads for added detail.
Secure the beadwork with a wire protector before attaching the ear wire.
Knot off and trim the thread, ensuring a clean finish.
Repeat the process for the second earring.

Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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Pattern - Queen Nefertiti
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Item Description

This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Queen Nefertiti" earring design. This project uses simple materials, and you can replace the 2-hole Pyramids (if desired) with other similar size beads.

Designer's Material List

Project Steps

Thread your needle with 3 feet of beading thread, adding a stop bead.
Start by framing one 6mm pyramid bead with 11/0 seed beads.
Embellish the pyramid bead with teardrops and 15/0 seed beads for added detail.
Secure the beadwork with a wire protector before attaching the ear wire.
Knot off and trim the thread, ensuring a clean finish.
Repeat the process for the second earring.