Wire Wrap Stud Earrings By Linda of CrazedMagpie

Here is what Linda has to say about her earrings made based on my recent tutorial - Wire Wrap Stud Earrings.

Hi Mei,

Your tutorial was very clear and concise! See?

The first picture is my first try - came out pretty good! The second, I got brave a little too fast and switched to silver....not as good - but I think the wire was heavier. It didn't want to bend for anything! Those two inspired me to go bigger and bolder although not necessarily better with the third pair.

Now I'll take my sore fingers off to do some housework!

New Wire Wrap Jewelry Tutorial - Stud Earrings

This is one of my best selling earrings and I am sharing it with you hoping that you will be able to make lot of them for yourself, family and friends or for sale.

This lesson teaches you how to create a wire wrap stud earrings within 30 minutes or less with 30cm (12 in) of wire. No soldering or glue involves. Just wire wrapping. This is a simple but elegant pair or earrings for everyday wear and every occasion.

Technique: Wirework, wrapping, twisting

Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Materials:

2 x 15cm (6 in) 22ga wire

2 round beads/stones, 8mm to 10mm (you may also opt for round flat stones)

2 rubber clutch.

Tools:

Bend-nose pliers

Flat-nose pliers

Wire cutters

Flat File, ruler, marker pen

Content of this PDF Tutorial:

* 11 pages (including cover page)

* 24 crisp and clear close-up pictures with instructions

Where To Purchase

You may purchase the tutorial at my etsy shop here or you may click on the paypal "Buy Now" button below which will bring you to paypal payment processing page.

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