Monday, April 27, 2009

Free Tutorial - Simple Wire Hook Earrings

I got distracted again! Instead of finishing those in my "to do list", a sudden urge to create a simple hook earrings for myself consumed me yesterday. Since I am in taking picture mood, I took some pictures to show the steps involved in creating this simple pair of wire earrings. Click on the pics for larger view. Do Enjoy! :) and leave me feedback if you have the time.
Free Tutorial - Simple Wire Hook EarringsNot much, just 2 pieces of 5in wire and beads of your choice. I used 3 beads for each side. The number of beads is up to you. Less beads, less wire :)
Filing the wire end that will be the ear hooksFile wire ends that will be the ear hooks. You don't want to get your earlobes prick :)
hammering the wire endHammer flat the other ends. hammered wire endsThis is how they look like after hammering.
Insert the beads with the hammered ends acting as stoppersInsert the beads with the hammered ends acting as stoppers.
Forming the hook with round nose pliersForm the hook with round nose pliers.
Forming the hook with round nose pliersYeah! bend the wire all the way down. This is one big round nose pliers. Found it in hubby's toolbox...LOL...now unofficially mine.
Forming the hook with round nose pliersAfter bending......
back to hammering, to harden the hook....back to hammering, to harden the hook....I loooove hammering! Be careful! Don't hammer the beads.
comparing hammered and non hammered hookCompare the hammered one (left) and un-hammered (is there such a word?) one.
use flat nose pliers to bend the hook endsWhen done with hammering, use flat nose pliers to bend the hook ends this way. Bend about 0.5cm, about 45 degree.
completed simple hook earringsDone! Here is my simple hook earrings. Easy to put on and take off. Definitely will put on later :D
WireBlissMei

7 comments:

  1. Mei I like! Where did you get your burr cup by the way? I've been looking for one of those for ages and can never seem to find it here. Those pliers though...gorgeous! They're yours now, yep!

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  2. I got the cup burr from tooltime on etsy but she ran out of stock already.
    You can check it out at Szarka's shop here - http://www.magpiegemstones.com/catalog/item/5307716/6827130.htm
    Szarka's is slightly cheaper but not sure about the shipping charge. Found out after I purchased mine...hehe.
    Jenny Pong provide me a link to a shop in Singapore as well. Here it is - http://www.beadsetc.com.sg/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=64_67_679

    It works very well with sterling silver but not stainless. Stainless is to hard for it I guess.

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  3. Mei, nice earrings. What type of wire did you use in this tutorial ?

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  4. Thanks for the sharing! Clear step by step guide. Hey, can you post this in www.handmade-jewelry-club.com as well?

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