Wire Wrap Jewelry

Make an Ear Wire

Here are the directions for making a basic ear wire for jewelry making. It is a very simple wire wrap that you will only need to use your basic wire wrapping tools. If you need a lot of these at one time, you may want to use a jig. Otherwise, there is no need.

You'll need these supplies:

• wire, 20, 21 or 22 gauge; your preference

You'll need these tools:

• Bent nose or chain nose plyers
• round nose pliers
• flush cutter
• knitting needle, size 13
• file

1.) Make an eye loop. Then bend the wire 90 degrees toward the open end of the eye loop. (If you're going to add a bead, add it here.)

3.) Take both of your ear wires and trim them. Bend the ends up a smal bit.(see picture above) File the ends. If the wire is still soft, tap with your hammer and anvil.

4.) Enjoy!

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