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Candy Cane Earrings Tutorial

If you're feeling festive but are not about the bells and whistles that come with Santa Clause and Christmas Trees, then these Candy Cane beaded earrings may be perfect for you! Tereza shows us step-by-step how to create these adorable earrings by using seed beads, Potomac Crystal bicones, and Potomax Jeweler's Wire!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Candy Cane Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Light Pewter, ~ 4 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Picasso Opaque Red Garnet, ~ 4 Grams
  • Silver Plated earwires, 1 Pair
  • Silver Plated Headpins, 4 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 6mm - Garnet AB, 4 Pieces
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 24 gauge, 30 Cms. Secondary Colorway
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Gilt Lined Opal, ~ 4 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - White Lava Red, ~ 4 Grams
  • Silver Plated earwires, 1 Pair
  • Silver Plated Headpins, 4 Pieces
  • Czech Glass Pearls 6mm - Wine Shiny, 4 Pieces
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 24 gauge, 30 Cms.
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Potomac Beads is excited to bring you a tutorial for some Candy Cane Beaded Earrings! These earrings are perfect for anyone who loves the festive season but doesn't want to go overboard with all the Santa Claus and Christmas Tree decorations. Tereza shows us step-by-step how to create these adorable earrings by using seed beads, Potomac Crystal bicones, and Potomax Jeweler's Wire!
    Choose which color scheme you like best and gather the beads suggested by the designer. A size 10 needle is optimal for this project. If you choose to add some beads at the end of the candy canes for embellishment you will need some headpins.
    Let Tereza guide you through the twisted herringbone stitch used in the Candy Cane earring tutorial.
    You can choose to use the wire guards or make a beaded loop for your earwires.Bring the thread down through the beads and cut the end. Add the Potomac crystal bicones on the ends of the candy canes.
    These candy cane earrings are super simple to make and you can go wild with any colors you like or keep them festive in the traditional holiday colors. What a great gift these candy cane earrings would make! PotomacBeads has everything you need to make these beautiful candy cane earrings. They have a great selection of beads in all the colors of the rainbow, so you can make earrings that are as unique as you are. Their easy to follow instructions make it simple to make these earrings, even if you've never made jewelry before. So gather up your supplies and get started on your own pair of candy cane earrings today!

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Protective Coatings - Permalac Collection | Semi-Gloss and Matte (10ml bottle of each)
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Candy Cane Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    If you're feeling festive but are not about the bells and whistles that come with Santa Clause and Christmas Trees, then these Candy Cane beaded earrings may be perfect for you! Tereza shows us step-by-step how to create these adorable earrings by using seed beads, Potomac Crystal bicones, and Potomax Jeweler's Wire!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Light Pewter, ~ 4 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Picasso Opaque Red Garnet, ~ 4 Grams
  • Silver Plated earwires, 1 Pair
  • Silver Plated Headpins, 4 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 6mm - Garnet AB, 4 Pieces
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 24 gauge, 30 Cms. Secondary Colorway
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Gilt Lined Opal, ~ 4 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - White Lava Red, ~ 4 Grams
  • Silver Plated earwires, 1 Pair
  • Silver Plated Headpins, 4 Pieces
  • Czech Glass Pearls 6mm - Wine Shiny, 4 Pieces
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 24 gauge, 30 Cms.
  • Project Steps

    Potomac Beads is excited to bring you a tutorial for some Candy Cane Beaded Earrings! These earrings are perfect for anyone who loves the festive season but doesn't want to go overboard with all the Santa Claus and Christmas Tree decorations. Tereza shows us step-by-step how to create these adorable earrings by using seed beads, Potomac Crystal bicones, and Potomax Jeweler's Wire!
    Choose which color scheme you like best and gather the beads suggested by the designer. A size 10 needle is optimal for this project. If you choose to add some beads at the end of the candy canes for embellishment you will need some headpins.
    Let Tereza guide you through the twisted herringbone stitch used in the Candy Cane earring tutorial.
    You can choose to use the wire guards or make a beaded loop for your earwires.Bring the thread down through the beads and cut the end. Add the Potomac crystal bicones on the ends of the candy canes.
    These candy cane earrings are super simple to make and you can go wild with any colors you like or keep them festive in the traditional holiday colors. What a great gift these candy cane earrings would make! PotomacBeads has everything you need to make these beautiful candy cane earrings. They have a great selection of beads in all the colors of the rainbow, so you can make earrings that are as unique as you are. Their easy to follow instructions make it simple to make these earrings, even if you've never made jewelry before. So gather up your supplies and get started on your own pair of candy cane earrings today!