Wire-Wrapped Crystal Heart Earrings
By: Sandy Huntress for AllFreeJewelryMaking
Wire-Wrapped Crystal Heart Earrings
These Wire-Wrapped Crystal Heart Earrings will sparkle and shine their way into the heart of any true jewelry crafter. With simple wire-wrapping techniques, you can turn any pair of beautiful beads or crystals into a stunning pair of dangle earrings that dazzle and delight. Once you've learned how to make wire jewelry with this tutorial, you can create a fabulous crystal heart bracelet to match! Make a set to give as a gift, or simply keep them for yourself. (We won't tell!)
Project TypeMake a Project
Bead TypeWire
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Bead Technique UsedChainmail/Wirework
Bead Project TypeEarrings
Materials:
- two 8-inch lengths 22-gauge wire
- two ear wires
- two crystal heart charms
- round nose pliers
- chain nose pliers
- wire cutters
Instructions:
- Use chain nose and round nose pliers to make a wrapped loop with a crystal heart charm and one 8-inch length wire. Cut off excess wire. Use chain nose pliers to tuck in end of wire.
- Open an ear wire and slip on loop of heart charm. Repeat for second earring.