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Four Corners Earrings Tutorial

Use bugle beads and 11/0 seed beads to create a simple pair of earrings. Technique learned: Bead Weaving

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Four Corners Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac DiscDuo Beads - Pastel Petrol, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 2mm Tanzanite, 8 Beads
  • Miyuki Bugle Beads 3mm - Matte Black AB, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, 32 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Lined Light Amethyst, 32 Beads
  • Wire Guard Silver, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires with Ball Silver, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac DiscDuo Beads - Pastel Violet, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 2mm - Light Peridot, 8 Beads
  • Miyuki Bugle Beads 3mm - Matte Black AB, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, 64 Beads
  • Wire Guard Silver, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires with Ball Silver, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Making jewelry is a fun and creative way to express your personal style. And what could be more personal than a pair of earrings? These Four Corners Earrings from PotomacBeads are quick and easy to make, and they look great! Start out with 4 DiscDuo beads seperated by 4 Bicones. Let them drop to the bottom of the thread and tie into a not to create a diamond design. Create a step up by going back through the first DiscDuo bead and add a bugle bead surrounded by a seed bead on each side, bringing the thread back down through the next DiscDuo. Continue around the diamond. Add more bugles and silver seed beads to the corners. Circle around the DiscDuos. Add another seed bead to each corner to create a pointed design. You could attach an earwire at this point and have an open holed Four Corners earrings design. Thread 3 groups of three seed beads to the interior of the earring. Sew back up to the top of the piece and add the earwire. Make sure it is centered to the design. These fun little Four Corners earrings are very easy to make and could effortlessly be adapted to make a pendant or matching bracelet. Why not make a set for a friend? PotomacBeads is your one-stop shop for all things beading! We offer a wide variety of beads, findings, and tools for all your beading needs. We're confident you'll find everything you need to create beautiful jewelry at PotomacBeads. Technique learned: Right Angle Weave

    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"
    Four Corners Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Use bugle beads and 11/0 seed beads to create a simple pair of earrings. Technique learned: Bead Weaving

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac DiscDuo Beads - Pastel Petrol, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 2mm Tanzanite, 8 Beads
  • Miyuki Bugle Beads 3mm - Matte Black AB, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, 32 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Lined Light Amethyst, 32 Beads
  • Wire Guard Silver, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires with Ball Silver, 2 Pieces Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac DiscDuo Beads - Pastel Violet, 8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 2mm - Light Peridot, 8 Beads
  • Miyuki Bugle Beads 3mm - Matte Black AB, 24 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, 64 Beads
  • Wire Guard Silver, 2 Pieces
  • Earwires with Ball Silver, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Making jewelry is a fun and creative way to express your personal style. And what could be more personal than a pair of earrings? These Four Corners Earrings from PotomacBeads are quick and easy to make, and they look great! Start out with 4 DiscDuo beads seperated by 4 Bicones. Let them drop to the bottom of the thread and tie into a not to create a diamond design. Create a step up by going back through the first DiscDuo bead and add a bugle bead surrounded by a seed bead on each side, bringing the thread back down through the next DiscDuo. Continue around the diamond. Add more bugles and silver seed beads to the corners. Circle around the DiscDuos. Add another seed bead to each corner to create a pointed design. You could attach an earwire at this point and have an open holed Four Corners earrings design. Thread 3 groups of three seed beads to the interior of the earring. Sew back up to the top of the piece and add the earwire. Make sure it is centered to the design. These fun little Four Corners earrings are very easy to make and could effortlessly be adapted to make a pendant or matching bracelet. Why not make a set for a friend? PotomacBeads is your one-stop shop for all things beading! We offer a wide variety of beads, findings, and tools for all your beading needs. We're confident you'll find everything you need to create beautiful jewelry at PotomacBeads. Technique learned: Right Angle Weave