Loopy Wire Beaded Earrings

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Loopy Wire Beaded Earrings

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Loopy Wire Beaded Earrings

Learn how to make wire jewelry using a wire jig with this free jewelry making video tutorial. These Loopy Wire Beaded Earrings are an intricate yet simple take on wirework, fun for the novice and the veteran alike. Once you've tried this technique, you'll want to make dozens of delicate wire dangles!

Project TypeMake a Project

Bead TypeMiscellaneous

Time to CompleteUnder an hour

Bead Technique UsedChainmail/Wirework

Bead Project TypeEarrings

Easy

Materials:

  • two ear wires
  • two jump rings
  • two head pins
  • two small/medium beads
  • two 4-inch pieces of 20 gauge wire
  • two pair chain nose pliers
  • round nose pliers
  • wire cutters
  • wire jig tool
     

Instructions:

  1. Use round nose pliers to make medium size loops in the ends of the 4-inch pieces of wire.
     
  2. Set up wire jig with five pegs in an “L” or “V” configuration.
     
  3. To make loopy components, slip a wire loop over one end peg of wire jig, wrapping wire in a loop over each peg. Cut off excess wire. Repeat for other 4-inch wire.
     
  4. Open a jump ring; slip on an ear wire and one of your loopy wire components. Close jump ring. Repeat with other jump ring, ear wire, and loopy component.
     
  5. To make bead dangle, slip a bead onto a headpin. Use round nose pliers to make a loop; cut off excess wire. Repeat with other bead and headpin.
     
  6. Attach bead dangles to bottom loops of wire components.

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A new project for me. I have never heard of or seen a wire jig before but these earrings are so stunning and different that I must make some and see other jewelry made with it. These Loopy wire beaded earrings can be worn anytime and once you get the hang of it can be made so quickly with any leftover beads. I am going to order one. A great video to learn how to make them. Anyone make jewelry using a wire jig?

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