If you like easy, if you like simple, this tutorial is for you. I, personally, love copper wire. When it comes to earrings, I can almost wear a rusted nail in my ears. However, I do know people who, if they even whisper the word copper, will turn green. I don't know which category you fall into, but these earrings can be made in copper or silver or brass. I am using copper for this tutorial. It's easier to photograph and I enjoy wearing it! If you do not like copper or you turn green, feel free to use silver.
What you will need:
8 inches of 20 gauge copper or sterling silver wire cut in half
burr cup if you have one or a bit of fine sandpaper to sand the edges of the wire
Round nose pliers, long nose pliers and wire cutters
Begin by making a hook at the end of the wire. I like to work with both pieces of wire at the same time. It helps to keep the coiling even, or so I would hope!
Continue coiling, but leave ample space between the coils.
Continue coiling until you have a big coil. You are finished! You won't even need backs for these earrings. Enjoy!
4 comments:
Cute earrings!
Thanks, Miss Val, and they are so easy to make. I love mine!
I love copper when it turns green :-)))) so ... I love them a lot and I like simplicity and nails LOL. Will give them a try, nice job rosebud, thanks.
Great tutorial!
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