How to Make Your Own Wire Wrap Earrings

By making your own wire wrapped earrings, you can create jewelry that adds sparkle to any outfit. Once you know how to make your own wire wrap earrings, you can wear it, use them as special gifts or sell your distinctive designs.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Headpin
• Beads
• Ear Wire
• Chain-nose Pliers
• Finishing Pliers

1. Find matching beads that are as even as possible. Put one bead on a headpin.

2. Use chain-nose pliers to make a loop in the headpin above the bead. You can make it as big or as small as you like.

3. Attach the ear wire to the loop you just made. The ear wire is the part of the earring that goes through the ear. They come in many styles and types. Choose the one that works best for your project.

4. Hold the loop with flat-nosed finishing pliers. Wrap the remaining end of the headpin around the length between the loop and the bead. Make the wrapping as tight as possible. You can use your other pliers to assist you.

5. Clip the end of the wire after you have wrapped as much as possible. Use your pliers to push down the clipped end. Use a file on any sharp edges, if needed. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to make the second earring.

Tips & Warnings

• Use your imagination once you have the basic technique of wire wrapping beads. You can use multiple beads, different types of wires anything you can imagine.