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Queen Victoria Earrings Tutorial

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Anna Tonnesen's "Queen Victoria Earrings," Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Queen Victoria Earrings Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Crystal Baby Blue Luster, ~2 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Metallic Dark Bronze, ~1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~1 Gram
Glue-on Pad Post - Gold Plated, ~2 Pieces
Clutch Back - Gold Plated, ~1 Pair

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

These elegant Queen Victoria Earrings add a touch of class. With only a handful of materials, Anna from PotomacBeads will show you how to make these Victorian Era post earrings.
Gather up your Potomac crystal rivoli, Miyuki seed beads, glue-on pad post and clutch back. Using a Beadonit board will help you stay organized!
String on 34 seed beads, thread through the first bead and pull into a loop. Pick up two of the secondary color seed beads and re-thread through the beads in the loop. Repeat with two more. This will form a prong on the ring. Continue by threading through the next four beads in the loop and add the two sets of two beads on top. Repeat around the loop.
Watch the Queen Victoria earrings tutorial to see detailed step-by-step directions to complete the simple bezel for the crystal and the top component for the ear post.
If you're looking for a way to show off your beading skills, look no further than the Queen Victoria Earrings from PotomacBeads. These earrings are sure to impress anyone who sees them, and they make for a great gift, too.

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"
Queen Victoria Earrings Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Anna Tonnesen's "Queen Victoria Earrings," Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Crystal Baby Blue Luster, ~2 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Metallic Dark Bronze, ~1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~1 Gram
Glue-on Pad Post - Gold Plated, ~2 Pieces
Clutch Back - Gold Plated, ~1 Pair

Project Steps

These elegant Queen Victoria Earrings add a touch of class. With only a handful of materials, Anna from PotomacBeads will show you how to make these Victorian Era post earrings.
Gather up your Potomac crystal rivoli, Miyuki seed beads, glue-on pad post and clutch back. Using a Beadonit board will help you stay organized!
String on 34 seed beads, thread through the first bead and pull into a loop. Pick up two of the secondary color seed beads and re-thread through the beads in the loop. Repeat with two more. This will form a prong on the ring. Continue by threading through the next four beads in the loop and add the two sets of two beads on top. Repeat around the loop.
Watch the Queen Victoria earrings tutorial to see detailed step-by-step directions to complete the simple bezel for the crystal and the top component for the ear post.
If you're looking for a way to show off your beading skills, look no further than the Queen Victoria Earrings from PotomacBeads. These earrings are sure to impress anyone who sees them, and they make for a great gift, too.