Shantay Earrings — Statement Beading PDF Tutorial | Rhinestone & Pearl

Big, bold, and dripping in crystals — the Shantay Earrings are for beaders who want to make a statement.

Built around a ring of 6mm sew-on crystals in settings, these earrings layer up with pearls, seed beads, and a Chaton centrepiece to create something that looks seriously impressive but is achievable for a beginner with a bit of stitching confidence. Raid your stash for the most dramatic colour combination you can find — or go subtle if that’s more your style. Either way, these earrings have presence.

This is a 4-page PDF tutorial with step-by-step instructions and photos throughout.

Bead list (per pair): 16 × 6mm crystals/rhinestones in settings (sew-on style), 2 × SS39 Chaton crystals, 1g size 8 seed beads (A), 32 × 3mm pearls/rounds, 1g size 11 seed beads (A), 0.5g size 11 seed beads (B), 1g size 15 seed beads (A), 0.5g size 15 seed beads (B), 2 earring wires.

Skill level: Beginner to intermediate. Techniques: Netting/stitching with sew-on crystal settings, Chaton setting.

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.