August Chaton Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

The August Chaton Earrings tutorial guides viewers through creating a stunning pair of earrings featuring a bezeled SS28 (6mm) chaton, RounDuos, and various sizes of seed beads. The design starts with anchoring the chaton diagonally using thread and builds outwards with a symmetrical layout of RounDuos and seed beads.

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The project is perfect for confident beginners and intermediate beaders, offering practice in structured beading, thread control, and clean finishing. Optional drop bead accents allow for personal customization.

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
• RounDuo Beads - Jet Hematite (Pack of 75) 5mm, 8 Beads
• Potomac Crystal Bezeled Chatons - Amethyst 6mm (Size SS28), 2 Pieces
• Azuki Seed Beads - Metallic Blue Iris Size 8/0, ~1 Gram
• Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 15/0, ~1 Gram
• Athenacast Earwires - Simple Ball 20x10.5mm | 21g Premium Real Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
• Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium Real Silver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces

Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!

00:00:07 – Introduction and Materials Overview
00:01:02 – Anchoring the Chaton Diagonally
00:01:55 – Adding RoundDuos and 8/0s
00:03:34 – Connecting RoundDuos with 15/0, 8/0, 15/0 Pattern
00:05:18 – Creating Second Hole Connections
00:06:13 – Optional Drop Beads and Bottom Detail
00:07:22 – Adding the Top Detail
00:08:48 – Attaching the Wire Guard
00:09:30 – Thread Finish and Assembly
00:10:57 – Final Thoughts and Inspiration