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How to Make Earwires

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By BartsDiamond
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Make This Style Earwire.
Make This Style Earwire.

Ran out of earwires? Make one yourself without the need for a earwire machine or wire jig!

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 18-21 Gauge Eyepins, atleast 2 inches in length
  • Bic Stick Pen
  • Wire Cutter
  • Pliers (Or Good Hand Strength)
  • Optional 3mm Metal Sphere Bead & Coil Bead For Decoration
  1. Step 1
    Creating earwire step 1. Copyright 2008 Melody deJongh
    Creating earwire step 1. Copyright 2008 Melody deJongh

    Place your optional decorative beads onto your eyepin. Remember, the lower the gauge the thicker the metal.

  2. Step 2
    Creating earwire step 2. Copyright 2008. Melody dejongh
    Creating earwire step 2. Copyright 2008. Melody dejongh

    At the top of the loop (or top of decorative beads) bend the rest of the eyepin tail to a 90 degree angle from the beads.

  3. Step 3
    Creating earwire step 3. Copyright 2008 Melody deJongh.
    Creating earwire step 3. Copyright 2008 Melody deJongh.

    Place Bic Stick Pen at the bend and with pliers or hand, bend the wire around the pen . Cut off any excess eyepin tail that you do not need.

  4. Step 4
    Creating earwire step 4. Copyright 2008 Melody deJongh.
    Creating earwire step 4. Copyright 2008 Melody deJongh.

    Voila! You have an easy earwire.

Tips & Warnings
  • You can add any decorative elements to the earwires as you want.
  • May want to get flush cutting pliers to avoid sharp edges.
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