I know I keep saying it, but don’t you just love how with a little wire, a few tools and some know-how you can make your own custom findings for jewelry?
In today’s video I show you how to make the above ear wires with attached loops for dangling beads.
Make as many or few small dangles as you like. A whole bunch will give a rich, full look, but just a couple will have a sleek, elegant feel.
You’ll also learn how to wire wrap top drilled drop beads. The blue focals in these earrings look like turquoise but are actually some kind of enameled ceramic.
Enjoy the video and happy creating!
Materials:
- 2 – 17x10mm top drilled tear drop beads
- 4 – 5mm top drilled tear drop beads
- 12 – assorted 2-4mm beads
- 12 – 3mm silver plated round beads
- 12 headpins
- 20 gauge sterling silver filled wire – half hard, 8 inches
- 26 gauge sterling silver filled wire – dead soft, 30-34 inches
Tools:
- chain nose pliers
- round nose pliers
- wire cutters
- crimping pliers (optional)
- bail making pliers with 7mm and 10mm jaws
- nylon jaw pliers
- cup burr or file
- ruler
See the video for all the directions!
Those are beautiful. Sterling silver and turquoise are classic; I’d wear them year-round. 🙂
Oh, I agree, but something about turquoise seems especially summer-ish to me.