Starfish Earrings — Beaded Earring PDF Tutorial | Kalos Beads

Five-pointed and full of personality — the Starfish Earrings use Kalos beads in two or three colours to create a statement pair with a satisfying, structured shape.

Kalos beads sit in concentric rings anchored by seed beads in two colours, building out into the distinctive star silhouette. Small 3mm pearls or druks nestle at the tips, and the whole design comes together in a surprisingly compact stitch path that’s very manageable for beginners. Colour choices are key here — mixing muted and metallic tones creates that coastal, earthy feel shown in the sample.

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

Bead list (per pair): 36 × 4mm × 3mm Kalos beads (12 of each of 3 colours), 12 × 3mm pearl/druk beads, 1g size 11 seed beads (Colour A), 1g size 11 seed beads (Colour B), 1g size 15 seed beads (Colour A), 2 earring wires.

Skill level: Beginner. Techniques: Bead weaving with shaped beads (Kalos), circular construction.

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.