Beautiful Crystal Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

Learn how to create a bezel around an 18mm crystal rivoli using a combination of Hubble stitch, picot trim, netting, and peyote. Combine all of these stitches and skills to make this Beautiful Crystal Earring design which Allie shows in step-by-step, clear instructions in this video. Click here for complete bead & jewelry-making supply lists: ➡️ Learn how to create a crystal bezel using hubble stitch. Expand your skills in this 18mm rivoli earring project connecting picot trim and peyote stitch into the bezel design. 1. Thread a needle with 5 feet of DragonThread and place a stop bead on your thread. Add on to your thread four 8/0 seed beads and create your first right angle unit by sewing back through the first 3 beads and exit your needle prior to the forth bead. 2. After completing the first set of hubble units, create a second hubble stitch row around the outside with an additional 11/0 seed bead helping to link them and close up the gap. Watch the step by step instructions in the Beautiful Crystal Earrings to add on additional rows and crystal fringe. 3. After completing the first earring, complete a second one to match. Add your ear wire at the top of the design after burning off your thread ends at the back of the Rivoli. Wear your new stunning crystal earrings! The Beautiful Crystal Earrings are a great way to learn a variety of stitches as well as the way to transition from one bead weaving stitch to another. Combine different size seed beads and crystals to make a matching pendant or even the center of a ring. Project Length: 1.5“ The designer’s suggested colors & materials: •Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Mystic Erinite 18mm, 2 Beads •Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Indicolite AB 4mm, 26 Beads •Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Muscat 11/0, ~ 1 Gram •Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Silver Lined Teal 11/0, ~ 1 Gram •Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 15/0, ~ 1 Gram •Earwires - Simple Ball 21G Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces •Wire Guard Protectors - Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader! 00:00 – Intro 00:26 – Step 1 03:23 – Step 2 05:46 – Step 3 09:20 – Step 4 11:05 – Step 5 13:19 – Step 6 16:26 – Step 7 18:32 – Step 8 21:10 – Step 9 23:39 – Outro