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By following the instructions below, you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
- To see how to make this pair of earrings from start to finish, please watch the video: How to Make a Round Kumihimo Braid Using Wire. First you will see how to cut and arrange 24 gauge wire on a kumihimo disc. Then you will see how to create the 8-warp round braid. You will also see how form the braid into a teardrop shape, and attach it to an earring hook using a wrapped wire loop and capsule bead cap.
By purchasing the supplies for this project, you can make multiple pairs of earrings!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- WNT-2436 - Wire Elements, Tarnish Resistant Hematite Wire, 24 Gauge 30 Yards (27.4 Meters)
Project uses 7 feet. You will need 1 package.
- WNT-2437 - Wire Elements, Tarnish Resistant Rose Gold Wire, 24 Gauge 30 Yards (27.4 Meters)
Project uses 7 feet. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-6151 - Capsule Bead Caps, with Flaps 7x6mm, 25 Pieces, Silver Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-4025 - Bali Style 1 Ball Silver Plated Earring Hooks 21mm with 1.5mm Ball (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-6095 - Beadsmith Lightweight Kumihimo Round Disc Disk For Japanese Braiding and Cording 35mm Hole
- XTL-6108 - No Tangle Flexible Plastic Thread Bobbins For Kumihimo Or Macrame 2 1/2 Inch (8 Pack)
- XTL-6063 - Gator Weight For Kumihimo Braiding - 1.6 Ounces (1)
- XTL-100 - Micro Grip Pliers, Side Cutters, 4.5 Inches Long, 1 Piece
- XTL-101 - Micro Grip Pliers, Long Chain Nose, 5 Inches Long, 1 Piece
- XTL-104 - Micro Grip Pliers, Round Nose, 5 Inches Long, 1 Piece
- XTL-4003 - Beadsmith Bead And Pearl Knotting Fine Point Steel Awl
- XTL-9920 - Beadaholique Bead Mat, 12.5x9.25 Inches, 1 Piece