Inexpensive Handmade Wire Earrings Tutorial

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Join Allie as she shows you the step by step way to create inexpensive, handmade wire earrings that are perfect for gift making. Use 20 gauge wire to create a simple or extravagant pair of handmade earrings. Technique learned: Wire Working

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
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Inexpensive Handmade Wire Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 20 Gauge Round - Non-Tarnish Silver 18 Feet, ~ 10" per pair of earrings
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 22 Gauge Round - Non-Tarnish Silver 24 Feet, ~ 4" per pair
  • Assorted Beads, 2-8 beads
  • Gemstones - Magnesite 'Turquoise' Matted Round Beads 4mm Blue
  • Gemstones - Labradorite Pebble Beads
  • Czech Round Beads - Aqua Opal 6mm | Pack of 50
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial you will increase your wire working skills by learning how to make ear wires by coiling and wrapping Potomax jeweler’s wire. The Inexpensive Handmade Wire Earrings are a great last minute, cost-effective gift idea
    1. To make your own earwires, cut your 20 gauge wire into two equal pieces 2 inches in length. Use round nose pliers to make a loop at the end of each piece of Potomax jeweler’s wire. Bend the wire around a mandrel to form the hook shape of the ear wire, turn the loop out to the front. Turn up the end of the Potomax wire to keep the ear wire from slipping out
    2. Watch the Inexpensive Handmade Wire Earrings tutorial to see how to quickly progress from making your own earwires to creating a finished pair of earrings. Learn how to add designs and create charms to make handmade gifts for your friends and family.
    3. Cut more Potomax wire to create an endless supply of handmade earrings that are inexpensive and look glamorous.
    The Inexpensive Handmade Wire Earrings are fun, quick and easy to make. The design options are endless. Handmade earrings are a great way to show off some of your favorite beads. Check out more wire working tutorials by PotomacBeads to explore other exciting wire earring projects.
    Technique learned: Wire Working

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Athenacast Jeweler's Wire 20 Gauge Round - Non-Tarnish Silver 18 Feet
    • Athenacast Jeweler's Wire 22 Gauge Round - Non-Tarnish Silver 24 Feet
    • Athenacast Jeweler's Wire 24 Gauge Round - Non-Tarnish Silver 30 Feet
    • Beading Tool Kit | 5 Piece Pliers Scoop & Awl
    • BeadTec 10-Step Mandrel for Making Rings | 2-Piece Set | 1.5-10mm
    • Athenacast Jeweler's Wire 20 Gauge Round - Non-Tarnish Premium 24k Gold Plated 18 Feet

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Join Allie as she shows you the step by step way to create inexpensive, handmade wire earrings that are perfect for gift making. Use 20 gauge wire to create a simple or extravagant pair of handmade earrings. Technique learned: Wire Working

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 20 Gauge Round - Non-Tarnish Silver 18 Feet, ~ 10" per pair of earrings
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 22 Gauge Round - Non-Tarnish Silver 24 Feet, ~ 4" per pair
  • Assorted Beads, 2-8 beads
  • Gemstones - Magnesite 'Turquoise' Matted Round Beads 4mm Blue
  • Gemstones - Labradorite Pebble Beads
  • Czech Round Beads - Aqua Opal 6mm | Pack of 50
  • Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial you will increase your wire working skills by learning how to make ear wires by coiling and wrapping Potomax jeweler’s wire. The Inexpensive Handmade Wire Earrings are a great last minute, cost-effective gift idea
    1. To make your own earwires, cut your 20 gauge wire into two equal pieces 2 inches in length. Use round nose pliers to make a loop at the end of each piece of Potomax jeweler’s wire. Bend the wire around a mandrel to form the hook shape of the ear wire, turn the loop out to the front. Turn up the end of the Potomax wire to keep the ear wire from slipping out
    2. Watch the Inexpensive Handmade Wire Earrings tutorial to see how to quickly progress from making your own earwires to creating a finished pair of earrings. Learn how to add designs and create charms to make handmade gifts for your friends and family.
    3. Cut more Potomax wire to create an endless supply of handmade earrings that are inexpensive and look glamorous.
    The Inexpensive Handmade Wire Earrings are fun, quick and easy to make. The design options are endless. Handmade earrings are a great way to show off some of your favorite beads. Check out more wire working tutorials by PotomacBeads to explore other exciting wire earring projects.
    Technique learned: Wire Working