{"product_id":"pinch-windows","title":"Pinch Windows Earrings - Beading PDF Tutorial | Rivoli Setting and Drop","description":"\u003cp\u003eA picot-framed rivoli sits like a window at the centre of each earring — the Pinch Windows earrings turn a simple bead ring into a striking, no-glue, no-prong setting that holds a 10mm rivoli in place using nothing but beadwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach component starts as a ring of pinch beads and half tila beads, built up front and back with layers of seed beads and picots until a netted \"window\" forms around the centre — the rivoli then drops in face-down and sits framed by the pinch beads themselves. Finish as a classic drop earring, or use the same component to build a pendant with a top pearl and dangling chaton instead. A stud finding or a larger statement drop bead are both easy swaps if you want to change the scale or finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 5-page PDF tutorial with step-by-step instructions and progress photos throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBead list (makes a pair): 8× 5mm pinch beads, 8× half tila beads, less than 1g each of size 15° (A), size 11° (A) and size 8° (A) seed beads, less than 1g each of size 15° (B) and size 11° (B) seed beads, 2× 10mm rivoli, 2× drop beads (pearl, crystal, or similar), 2× earwires of choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkill level: Beginner–Intermediate. Techniques: Picot embellishment, rivoli framing (netted, no glue or prongs), working in the round with mixed bead shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"On A String","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":52328688353511,"sku":"OAS-PINCHWINDOWS-PDF","price":8.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/8841\/7255\/files\/0002-8239845257162548149.png?v=1784257088","url":"https:\/\/onastring.com.au\/products\/pinch-windows","provider":"On A String","version":"1.0","type":"link"}