By following the instructions below you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
- Please watch our video: How to Create a Wire Wrapped Beaded Sprig.
- From what you learned in the video, cut off about 6 inches of 24g wire. String on one 4mm bead and about 2 inches from one end. Bend the wire and twist for 3/4 of an inch.
- String on one 4mm bead, this is the second "foot". Make another sprig and twist until the two legs meet. Bend one leg in about half way.
- Take the longer piece and straighten it up. Snip off the excess wire of the shorter end. Set this aside.
- Cut off about four inches of 24g wire. String on one 4mm bead make a twisted sprig about 1/2 from one side.
- Move to the other side and make another sprig with one more 4mm bead. This will be the arms. Snip off any excess wire.
- Take the "legs" and string on one arrow bead. Take the "arms" and wrap them around this wire once.
- String on one angel wings bead facing up, one 6mm bead and one rondelle bead. Make a wrapped wire loop. Snip off any excess wire.
- Open the loop of the earring finding the same way you would a jump ring. Attach the wrapped wire loop, close the earring finding.
- All done.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- FEA-3010 - 22K Gold Plated Surgical Steel Hypo-Allergenic Earring Hooks (100)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-3371 - TierraCast 22K Gold Plated Pewter Angel Wing Beads 14mm (4)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SWCR-5077 - Swarovski Crystal, 5748 Arrow Beads 12mm, 2 Pieces, Crystal Paradise Shine
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BCZ-2500 - 22K Gold Plated Rondelle Beads With Czech Crystal Rhinestones 5mm (4)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SWC-04530 - Swarovski Crystal, 5000 Round Beads 4mm, 12 Pieces, Crystal Lilac Shadow
Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SWC-06530 - Swarovski Crystal, 5000 Round Beads 6mm, 10 Pieces, Crystal Lilac Shadow
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- WCR-2433 - Artistic Wire, Copper Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, 10 Yard Spool, Tarnish Resistant Brass
Project uses 1 Spool. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
- XTL-0074 - Eurotool Nylon Jaw Pliers Chain Nose- For Scratch-Free Wire Work