Rosebud Bead Embroidery Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

Discover the art of bead embroidery with our Rosebud Earrings DIY tutorial. Utilizing stiff felt, a vibrant cabochon centerpiece, and a mix of seed beads in sizes 11/0 and 8/0, this guide walks you through each step of creating stunning earrings. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, learn the bead embroidery stitch technique to add a personal touch to your jewelry collection.
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Introduction to the project, including the required materials and the steps involved.
Detailed instructions on preparing the base piece of felt, including cutting it to size.
Instructions on gluing the cabochon to the felt base and surrounding it with seed beads.
Adding leaf beads and further embellishing with additional rows of seed beads to create a detailed and artistic design.
Creating a tassel and attaching it to the main piece for an elegant finish.
Final steps include attaching the backing and the earring post, completing the Rosebud Bead Embroidery Earrings.
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
• Czech Cabochons - White Lila Luster 10mm, 2 beads
• Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Silver Lined Yellow 11/0, 1 gram
• Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Lychee 11/0, 2 grams
• Miyuki Seed Beads - Ivory Pearl Ceylon 11/0, 5 grams
• Miyuki Seed Beads - Ivory Pearl Ceylon 8/0, 2 grams
• Potomac Pearls - Bright White 4mm, 2 beads
• BeadTec Embroidery Felt - White 4.25"x5.5", 1 sheet
• BeadTec Vegan Leather Embroidery Backing 2mm - Fawn 10"x6", 1 sheet
• Pad Posts for Earrings 6mm - Stainless Steel, 1 Pair
• Athenacast Earring Clutches Closures for Earring Backs 5x3mm - Real Silver Plated
• Czech Mint Leaf Beads Collection 8x10mm
Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!
00:00 - Introduction
00:16 - Preparing the Felt Base
01:42 - Gluing the Cabochon
04:12 - Adding Seed Beads Around the Cabochon
10:29 - Embellishing with Leaf Beads
14:09 - Further Embellishment and Detailing
20:13 - Creating the Tassel
22:21 - Attaching the Backing
30:59 - Adding the Earring Post
37:11 - Finishing Touches
40:41 - Final Review and Tips
45:06 - Additional Design Options
48:51 - Attaching the Tassel
57:14 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

[@arlenewenzel2023]

Have been wanting to learn this technique. Thank you for giving me the courage to give it a try!

[@Potomacbeadco]

You're welcome! Please do give this a try! Bead embroidery is so fun and forgiving too! Once you get started you'll find it is not that difficult! Here is another lovely bead embroidery project video you may enjoy! www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/projects-tutorials/bead-embroidery/

[@chris_822]

I have the other bead embroidery kit from earlier this year and haven't gotten to it yet. I'm going to give this one a try hopefully this weekend. Going to be my first bead embroidery project and I'm so excited! As usual you guys make it seem easy.

[@Potomacbeadco]

Go for it! You will find that it is way easier than it seems and a lot of fun too! Please feel free to share what you create on our Facebook group for beading and jewelry-making! Here is another simple but lovely bead embroidery project video you may enjoy! www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/projects-tutorials/bead-embroidery/glasgow-rose-embroidered-pendant-tutorial.html