Introduction: DIY Bead Earrings
I never knew that making wire jewelries could be sooo much fun! After making a few pairs of stud earrings I wanted to make more wire earrings.
Anyways, I kept thinking and came up with this super easy idea :)
follow this ible to find out how I made these earring!
Step 1: Materials Needed
To make this simple earring you'll need:-
1) Craft wire - 18-20 gauge,
2) Craft plier - cutting and flat nose plier,
3) Round object - I used a pen),
4) Bead - of any size you want.
Step 2: Preparing Wire & Bead
Measure and cut 30 cm of crafting wire,
I think it's always better if you keep a few cm extra because you won't be able to add extra wire later if needed,
Thread the bead into the wire and fix its position right in the center of the cut out wire.
Step 3: Basic Wrapping
After threading the bead into the wire start wrapping the wire around the bead,
wrap the wire around the bead from both sides,
Try wrapping the wire around the bead as evenly as possible.
Stop wrapping when the wire will reach 2 cm on one side and 4 cm on another side.
Step 4: Final Wrapping
Use the flat nose plier to straighten the long piece (4 cm) of wire,
Now wrap the small piece (2 cm) of wire around the long piece as shown in the picture of this step.
Step 5: Making the Hook
You'll need a small round object to make the hook for the earring, I used a pen,
Simply measure and hold the straight part of the wire adjacent to the pen (see picture),
Carefully bend the wire around the pen to make a hook-like pattern,
After making the hook cut extra wire if needed.
There, done! hope you like it :)
Enjoy!

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26 Comments
Question 1 year ago on Step 4
Can you use crystals instead of beads?
6 years ago
Anything larger than 20g might be painful to most ears. Using a file or a cup bur will smooth the ends and make the earrings look more finished. That said--nice design.
7 years ago on Introduction
I made it :) thanks Muhaiminah
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Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
They look great! your etsy store collection is great :)
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Thank you! that's so nice from you Muhaiminah :)
7 years ago on Introduction
How did you get a clean, smooth cut on the ear wire end (so it doesn't hurt your ear lobe going in)? Do you sand it smooth or do you have a special kind of wire cutters that I don't have (I have jewelry tools).
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
I had to cut the ends carefully 2-3 times to get a smooth cut. Didn't have to use sand or anything else.
7 years ago on Introduction
love this pattern, easy and fast, Thanks!
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
They sure are easy to make! Thanks!
8 years ago on Introduction
Your simple ideas are very nice.
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Thanks so much Ayesha!
8 years ago on Introduction
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8 years ago
Thank you for posting! Love this! <3
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
No problem! thanks :)
8 years ago on Introduction
These are so pretty and simple, love it!
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Thanks you so much! glad to know you love it :)
8 years ago
So cute!
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Thanks Abigail!
8 years ago on Introduction
So chic!! I love them!
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Thanks Linda! :)