Introduction: Cherry Dangling Earrings

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Step 1:

Cut 1 x 14cm (5.5 inches) 0.8mm (20ga) wire. With your round nose pliers grip the wire at the center. Bend both wires crossing each other to make a loop.

Step 2:

Make the 2nd loop, wrap the left wire onto the round nose pliers by bring the extended wire in clockwise direction.

Step 3:

Then slide in your 6mm round bead. Using your thumb and point finger, carefully wrap the wire onto the bead going inward or counter-clockwise direction.

Step 4:

Make the 3rd loop, wrap the wire onto the round nose pliers in counter-clockwise direction. Wrap the bead again, but this time wrapping in clockwise direction.

Step 5:

Attach a jump ring on each loop then hook the 2 jump rings into another jump ring together with your ear wire.

Step 6:

Make a dangle using ahead pin. Slide the bead and make a loop with the excess wire. Then attach a jump ring and hook it up into the 1st loop.

Step 7:

Repeat the steps and create a pair. Voila! You've got a yummy-looking Cherry Dangling Earrings.

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