Candy Duet Earrings — Beaded Earring PDF Tutorial | Candy & DropDuo Beads

A sweet little drop earring built around two of the most satisfying beads to work with.

The Candy Duets Earrings combine an 8mm Candy Bead centre with DropDuo petals and a pearl drop to make a playful, floral drop earring with delicate peyote-stitched edging. The Candy Bead's two holes give the structure, the DropDuos create the petals, and the drop pearl gives the whole thing movement.

What's included:

• 5-page PDF tutorial with step-by-step instructions, photos for every step, and a gallery of colour variations
• Full requirements list

You will need:

• 2 × Candy Beads (8mm two-hole bead)
• 16 × DropDuo Beads (3mm × 8mm)
• 2 × pearl drops or drop beads of choice
• 1g size 11 seed beads (colour A)
• 1g size 11 seed beads (colour B)
• 1g size 15 seed beads
• 2 × earring wires of choice

Skill level: Beginner
Techniques: Beadweaving, peyote

On A String is a small Australian beading business created by Paula — a beader, teacher, and maker who believes the craft is better when it's shared. Every tool is designed from the beading table. Every tutorial is written from experience.