Vintage Popping Pearls Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

Learn how to make beautiful Vintage Popping Pearls Earrings with this detailed DIY jewelry-making tutorial from PotomacBeads. Using Potomac Pearls, Miyuki Seed Beads, and Athenacast Wire Guards, this step-by-step guide will teach you foundational beading techniques including ladder stitch and floral design. Perfect for creating earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. Get creative and make your own unique jewelry pieces. Materials: 6mm and 4mm pearls, 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads, gold-plated wire guards, and earwires. Click here for complete bead & jewelry-making supply lists: ➡️ In this video tutorial, you will learn how to make “Vintage Popping Pearls Earrings“ using various beading techniques. The video covers the following points: Introduction to materials and tools Step-by-step instructions on creating the earring structure Techniques to secure beads and pearls Adding decorative seed beads around the pearls How to attach wire guards for finishing Tips for customizing the design for necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry pieces The designer’s suggested colors & materials: • Potomac Pearls - Antique Rose 6mm, 8 Beads • Potomac Pearls - Old Lace 4mm, 14 Beads • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Muscat 11/0, ~ 1 Gram • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Magenta 15/0, ~ 1 Gram • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors 14K Real 14k Premium 24k Gold Plated-Filled, 2 Pieces • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 21G Premium 24kt Gold Plated Brass, 2 Pieces Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader! 00:00 - Introduction to the project and materials 00:35 - Step 1: Starting the earring 06:59 - Step 2: Adding decorative seed beads 10:30 - Step 3: Securing the beads and pearls with thread 12:20 - Step 4: Attaching the wire guard and ear wires 14:20 - Final thoughts