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Rivoli Drum Earrings Tutorial

This video tutorial teaches you how to make Anna Tonnesen's "Rivoli Drum Double Sided Earrings." Find a complete list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 11/0

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Montana Blue Gold Luster 11/0

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  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Gold Champagne 14mm | Pack of 2

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Rivoli Drum Earrings Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Colorshift Sunrise, ~2 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Gold Champagne, ~2 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Sparkle Taupe Lined Smoky Amethyst, ~1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Montana Blue Gold Luster, ~1 Gram
Earwires, ~1 Pair

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Two rivolis are set back to back to create a fun and unique double sided gem in these glittering, eye-catching Rivoli Drum Earrings.
Start by building the center disc by picking up twelve of your A color. Leave a long tail of about 5 or 6 inches. Thread back through all of the beads to create a loop. Continue around the loop by threading through a couple more beads to tighten. Work in a peyote stitch around the outside of the loop by picking up two beads and bringing the needle back through the second bead of the loop. Continue around the loop of twelve. Start using your B color by picking up one bead at a time and thread through each of the pairs on the outside of the loop.
Watch Anna in the Rivoli Drum earrings tutorial and she will guide you step-by-step through the process of making a setting for your rivolis.
Add the earwire. Easily switch the earwire around to have the other side showing. Two earrings in one!
Rivoli Drum earrings are easy to make and best of all you get two in one! They can be worn out for special occasions or just for a fun day out shopping, either way you're sure to love them!

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

  • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
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  • Thread Zap II
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  • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
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  • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
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  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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  • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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Rivoli Drum Earrings Tutorial
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PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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Item Description

This video tutorial teaches you how to make Anna Tonnesen's "Rivoli Drum Double Sided Earrings." Find a complete list of supplies in the description below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Colorshift Sunrise, ~2 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Gold Champagne, ~2 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Sparkle Taupe Lined Smoky Amethyst, ~1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Montana Blue Gold Luster, ~1 Gram
Earwires, ~1 Pair

Project Steps

Two rivolis are set back to back to create a fun and unique double sided gem in these glittering, eye-catching Rivoli Drum Earrings.
Start by building the center disc by picking up twelve of your A color. Leave a long tail of about 5 or 6 inches. Thread back through all of the beads to create a loop. Continue around the loop by threading through a couple more beads to tighten. Work in a peyote stitch around the outside of the loop by picking up two beads and bringing the needle back through the second bead of the loop. Continue around the loop of twelve. Start using your B color by picking up one bead at a time and thread through each of the pairs on the outside of the loop.
Watch Anna in the Rivoli Drum earrings tutorial and she will guide you step-by-step through the process of making a setting for your rivolis.
Add the earwire. Easily switch the earwire around to have the other side showing. Two earrings in one!
Rivoli Drum earrings are easy to make and best of all you get two in one! They can be worn out for special occasions or just for a fun day out shopping, either way you're sure to love them!