ROSY DANGLING EARRINGS WIRE & JEW ELRY MAKING TUTORIAL SERIES T164

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1 ROSY DANGLING EARRINGS WIRE & JEW ELRY MAKING TUTORIAL SERIES T164 COPYRIGHT Copyrights DIY Beading Club 2013

2 Published By DIY Beading Club INTRODUCTION Polish up your wirework skills! Learn to bead wrap and create tear drop shape earring frames. With this tutorial, you'll get to use tear drops and glass pearl beads. You will also use flower clay beads and you'll be surprised you'll come up with a beautiful ear stud. This tutorial will also give you tips on using chains for making dangles. The tutorial is suitable for intermediate or anyone who loves to learn wirework techniques. It has in-depth instructions and ultra-clear, close-up photos at each step. Additionally, you can ask me question you have on the tutorial. No more getting stuck and frustrated on a confusing or just plain inaccurate pattern. MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDED: Materials Needed 0.7mm (21ga) copper wire 0.3mm (28ga) copper wire 22 x 0.5cm in diameter glass pearl beads 2 x approx. 1.5cm in length tear drop beads 1 x approx 2.3cm in diameter clay rose flower (adjust accordingly based on preference) 2 x 5cm in length chains measuring (ensure chain with tiny loops that can get thru loops 0.5cm) Tools Needed Wire cutter Flat nose pliers Round nose pliers Ruler

3 STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: Cut 6.5cm (approx 2.55 inches) 0.7mm (21ga) copper wire. Bend the wire and form a big loop making sure your 1.5cm tear drop bead will fit. On this image a pliers' handle is used to shape the wire.

4 This is how it should look like. The ends of the wire are crossing each other. Step 2: Grip 1 end of the wire with a round nose pliers.

5 Turn your round nose pliers and make a loop with 0.5mm inner diameter. Tip: If you prefer to make bigger loops, just move the pliers downward that have bigger diameter.

6 Do the same for the other end. Open one loop and hook it onto the other loop.

7 Then place the tear drop bead just so to see if the bead fits inside the earring frame. You can adjust the shape by pulling the bottom of the frame downward to create a better oval shape.

Step 3: Cut 30cm (approx 11.80 inches) 0.3mm (28ga) copper wire. Leave approximately 1 inch of wire, take 1 end of the wire and wrap onto the earring frame at least 3 times.

8 Step 3: Cut 30cm (approx inches) 0.3mm (28ga) copper wire. Leave approximately 1 inch of wire, take 1 end of the wire and wrap onto the earring frame at least 3 times. You are getting ready to wire wrap the frame. Throughout this process, you can open up the frame where the loops are so that it is easier for you to wrap the frame with the thin wire.

9 After wrapping, bend the wire to 90 degree where the height of the wire from the bend is the same height with the hole of the glass bead. Then slide in a glass pearl bead.

10 Wrap the wire again 2 times to secure the glass pearl bead. Step 4: Slide in another glass pearl bead and wrap the wire 2 times.

11 Continue wrapping glass pearl beads around the earring frame. Secure the wires by cutting any excess and pressing the ends with a flat nose pliers to ensure there are no sharp edges.

12 Step 5: Cut another piece of 0.3mm (28ga) copper wire Wrap one end onto the earring frame, just below the 1st glass pearl bead. Slide in your tear drop bead.

13 Bring the loops together and wrap the other end of the wire. Wrap the other end firmly to keep the oval shape of the earring frame. Cut off any excess wires.

14 Step 6: Cut 4.5cm (approx 1.80 inches) 0.7mm (21ga) copper wire. Take your flower clay and insert the wire and bend 1 end of the wire like so.

15 Using your round pliers make a loop with the bent wire. Bend the extended wire flat on the flower clay's edge.

16 Then continue to bend the wire across the flower clay. Finally, bend the wire at the center.

17 The final bend will serve as your earring stud. Step 7: Take your chains and pass through the loops on the earring frame.

18 Open the loop on the flower clay and hook the ends of the chain. Repeat from start and create a pair. Voila! You have your Rosy Dangling Earrings!

CONTACT US I hope you have enjoyed making the jewelry. If you have any query or feedback for the tutorial, please contact us at diyjewelryclub@gmail.com.

19 CONTACT US I hope you have enjoyed making the jewelry. If you have any query or feedback for the tutorial, please contact us at diyjewelryclub@gmail.com. SPECIAL OFFER FOR READERS We are giving special discount to our existing readers who purchase any jewelry making membership package at DIY Beading Club. Just use this coupon code C8E005B8 to claim for 10% discount on any of our membership package at DIY Beading Club ABOUT THE AUTHOR Started as a hobby, I have then addicted into sharing my knowledge through tutorial writing. I publish my knowledge and research through my websites. I also work with other jewelry artists to develop tutorials and publish their works. I hope you will browse through all our creations and hope you will like them.

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THE BELL WIRE & JEW ELRY MAKING TUTORIAL SERIES T73

THE BELL WIRE & JEW ELRY MAKING TUTORIAL SERIES T73 COPYRIGHT Copyrights DIY Beading Club 2013 Published By DIY Beading Club INTRODUCTION This design is what I called The Bell. The pair of earrings also