Quarter Cushion Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

The Quarter Cushion Earrings tutorial teaches how to create elegant crystal-centered earrings featuring a 12mm cushion stone surrounded by intricate beadwork using quarter Tila beads, 11/0 seed beads, and 15/0 seed beads. The project begins by forming a circular base with eight quarter Tilas connected by alternating groups of 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads. The tutorial then demonstrates how to create delicate clover-like corners around the crystal setting, securely insert the cushion stone, and reinforce the bezel by stitching multiple passes through the beadwork. Click here for complete bead & jewelry-making supply lists: ➡️ https://www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/p... PotomacBeads Monthly Subscription Boxes: ➡️ http://potomacbeads.com/subscribe?utm... Finally, a wire guard is attached for durability and the earring is completed with the ear wire of your choice. The design can also be adapted for larger cushion stones by adjusting the number of quarter Tilas and seed beads, making this a versatile and highly customizable statement earring project. The designer's suggested colors & materials: • Potomac Crystal Cushion Stones - Colorshift Blue Emerald 12mm, 9 Pieces • Miyuki Quarter Tila Beads - Antique Trans Teal AB, 16 Beads • Miyuki Seed Beads - Antique Ivory Pearl Ceylon | Size 11/0, ~1 Gram • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Gold | Size 15/0, ~1 Gram • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - Small 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Gold Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces • Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium 24kt Gold Plated Brass, 3 Pieces Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader! 00:00:08 - Introduction & Materials 00:01:01 - Adding the Stop Bead 00:01:13 - Beginning the Quarter Tila Base 00:03:17 - Forming the Circular Foundation 00:04:08 - Adding Rows of 15/0 and 11/0 Seed Beads 00:06:25 - Creating the Back Appendage 00:07:50 - Building the Front Decorative Section 00:09:16 - Adding Decorative 15/0 Seed Beads 00:14:57 - Creating the Clover Corners 00:19:19 - Inserting the Cushion Stone 00:20:08 - Reinforcing the Crystal Setting 00:21:24 - Attaching the Wire Guard 00:22:46 - Adding a Length Extension Variation 00:23:18 - Adapting the Design for Larger Stones