The Port Charles Earrings tutorial guides viewers through the creation of lightweight yet bold earrings using IrisDuos, RoundTrio beads, 4mm bicones, and seed beads in various sizes (15/0, 11/0). The design layers beadwork in a floral, symmetrical layout and finishes with a secure wire guard loop for hanging. These earrings are fun to make, easy to personalize with different colors, and light enough for all-day wear. The tutorial demonstrates how to assemble the earring in a logical flow—from the structural layout to detailed embellishments—while reinforcing each section for durability. The piece can also be adapted into a pendant or charm, making it versatile and approachable for beginner to intermediate beaders.
Create the Main Frame:
Start with a stop bead. Pick up: IrisDuo (hole 1) → 4mm bicone → IrisDuo (hole 1) → 4mm bicone → Repeat to make a loop of 6 IrisDuos and 6 bicones. Form into a circle and reinforce by going around again.
Add Spacers Between Beads:
Between each IrisDuo and bicone, add: 1 × 15/0 seed bead. Reinforce to tighten the structure.
Add the Centerpiece (RoundTrio):
Exit a center point between two IrisDuos. Stitch through center hole of the RoundTrio bead. Attach using 11/0 and 15/0 beads on each side to anchor and balance it. Reinforce around the center bead 2–3 times.
Add Bead Details Around the Frame:
Exit top hole of an IrisDuo. Add: 15/0 → 11/0 → 15/0, then stitch into next IrisDuo. Repeat around to create decorative loops.
Create the Bottom Drop Component:
Pick up: IrisDuo (hole 1) → bicone → IrisDuo (hole 1) → form a small ring. Add 15/0s and 11/0s between beads for embellishment (same as above). Secure a small decorative center bead in the drop using seed beads.
Attach Bottom Drop:
Stitch the top IrisDuo of the drop component to the bottom IrisDuo of the main frame. Reinforce the connection by passing through multiple times.
Add the Wire Guard:
Exit top IrisDuo. Add: 15/0 → 11/0 → wire guard → 11/0 → 15/0. Stitch back into the IrisDuo to form a strong loop. Reinforce and attach earring hook through the wire guard.
Secure and Finish:
Tie off thread using half-hitch knots between beads. Stitch away from knots before trimming or burning ends.
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The Port Charles Earrings tutorial guides viewers through the creation of lightweight yet bold earrings using IrisDuos, RoundTrio beads, 4mm bicones, and seed beads in various sizes (15/0, 11/0). The design layers beadwork in a floral, symmetrical layout and finishes with a secure wire guard loop for hanging. These earrings are fun to make, easy to personalize with different colors, and light enough for all-day wear. The tutorial demonstrates how to assemble the earring in a logical flow—from the structural layout to detailed embellishments—while reinforcing each section for durability. The piece can also be adapted into a pendant or charm, making it versatile and approachable for beginner to intermediate beaders.
Designer's Material List
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
IrisDuo Beads - Ancient Gold 7x4mm, 14 Beads
RounTrio Beads - Aztec Gold | 6mm, 2 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Rose 4mm, 12 Beads
Create the Main Frame:
Start with a stop bead. Pick up: IrisDuo (hole 1) → 4mm bicone → IrisDuo (hole 1) → 4mm bicone → Repeat to make a loop of 6 IrisDuos and 6 bicones. Form into a circle and reinforce by going around again.
Add Spacers Between Beads:
Between each IrisDuo and bicone, add: 1 × 15/0 seed bead. Reinforce to tighten the structure.
Add the Centerpiece (RoundTrio):
Exit a center point between two IrisDuos. Stitch through center hole of the RoundTrio bead. Attach using 11/0 and 15/0 beads on each side to anchor and balance it. Reinforce around the center bead 2–3 times.
Add Bead Details Around the Frame:
Exit top hole of an IrisDuo. Add: 15/0 → 11/0 → 15/0, then stitch into next IrisDuo. Repeat around to create decorative loops.
Create the Bottom Drop Component:
Pick up: IrisDuo (hole 1) → bicone → IrisDuo (hole 1) → form a small ring. Add 15/0s and 11/0s between beads for embellishment (same as above). Secure a small decorative center bead in the drop using seed beads.
Attach Bottom Drop:
Stitch the top IrisDuo of the drop component to the bottom IrisDuo of the main frame. Reinforce the connection by passing through multiple times.
Add the Wire Guard:
Exit top IrisDuo. Add: 15/0 → 11/0 → wire guard → 11/0 → 15/0. Stitch back into the IrisDuo to form a strong loop. Reinforce and attach earring hook through the wire guard.
Secure and Finish:
Tie off thread using half-hitch knots between beads. Stitch away from knots before trimming or burning ends.
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