How to Make Sterling Silver Jewelry

There are several different ways to make sterling silver jewelry, but in this article we will discuss how to make sterling silver coil earrings.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 14 inches of sterling silver wire
• 2 sterling silver earring hooks.
• ruler
• wire cutters
• flat pliers
• file

1. Cut the wire in half.

2. File down each end of the wires so that it is flat. Don't want to get stabbed by the sharp wire.

3. Wrap the wires tightly around the pencil, using pliers to tighten if desired, or necessary. Make sure the ENDS of the wire wrap around the pencil as well.

4. Bend the top loop of each coil upward so that it is perpendicular to the coil below it.

5. Insert each top loop into each sterling silver earring hook.

6. Pull the coils apart to desired space between each loop, to make the earrings as long as you want. Hold the top loops tightly (one earring at a time) and gently pull on the opposite end with your pliers.

7. You are finished! You should have an adorable pair of sterling silver coil earrings.

Tips & Warnings

• Use whatever gauge of sterling silver wire you want, for the look you desire.
• Try using sterling silver wire, as well as other precious metal wire to make different kinds of jewelry! Generally, they will bend into whatever shapes you can imagine.
• Be careful, sterling silver wire has sharp ends.