How to Make Metal Earrings
Jewelry making has been around for many years but recently it has re-emerged as one of the hottest art forms today. There are many designs and techniques that allow artists young and old to create original designs. This project will focus on making a set of long metal earrings.
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Things You'll Need
- 2 sterling silver predrilled pendants 4 large sterling silver beads 2 medium sterling silver beads 8 small sterling silver beads Sterling silver ear wires 22-gauge sterling silver wire Wire cutters
Instructions
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Making Your Metal Earrings
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Jewelry making supplies can be purchased at many arts and crafts stores and also at many jewelry making supply stores. Start by choosing and purchasing the sterling silver pendants and beads you will use for your project. You can choose smooth polished beads or faceted beads. We will use two large sterling silver beads and one medium sterling silver bead for each earring in the set.
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After you have chosen and purchased your pendants and beads, start by wrapping the sterling silver pendant with the 22-gauge sterling silver wire, creating a bail around the hole. Twist the wire one time and then attach one of the small sterling silver beads onto the wire. Now insert one of the large sterling silver beads onto the wire above the small one. Attach another small sterling silver bead onto the wire above the large one. Attach a medium sterling silver bead above the small one, followed by another large sterling silver bead. Finally attach the last small sterling silver bead to the wire.
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Now twist the end of the wire, creating a small loop, and clip the wire with the wire cutters. Attach the bead creation to the ear wire and close the loop around the bail. Repeat the process, making your second earring, and enjoy!
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Tips & Warnings
Create a matching necklace and bracelet using the same beads and pendants for a complete set.
Resources
- Photo Credit EveryStockPhoto.com
