Onyx Empress Bracelet & Earrings Tutorial

Start the Base Unit Add a stop bead and create the first crystal section using bicones and 15/0 seed beads. Build the Seed Bead Loops Add groups of 15/0 seed beads around the bicones to create decorative curved edges. Add the Pearl Center Sew through an 8mm pearl to connect the crystal sections together. Create the Side Crystal Sections Add bicones and 15/0 seed beads on both sides of the pearl to form the X-shaped design. Share the Connecting Bicones Use existing bicones from the previous unit to connect the next bracelet section seamlessly. Reinforce the Interior Sew through the interior seed beads and crystal sections again to strengthen the structure. Repeat the Pattern Continue adding pearls, bicones, and seed bead loops until the bracelet reaches the desired length. Attach the Clasp Add three 15/0 seed beads, sew through the infinite clasp loop, and return through the same beads and bicone. Finish and Knot the Thread Reinforce the clasp area, weave through the beadwork, tie sewer’s knots between seed beads, and trim or burn the thread ends. Create the Matching Earrings Make a single bracelet component, then replace the top seed bead loop with two seed beads, a wire guard, and two more seed beads before attaching the ear wire.