Exploring the world of craft wire – Jewellery Making Project
This dainty craft wire jewellery earring and bracelet set is simple but elegant, ideal for anybody looking to explore the world of craft wire or somebody searching for something out of the ordinary.
Products Needed
0.8mm silver plated craft wire
Hook and eye clasp
Fishhook earwire
Ribbon
Bracelet
01. Firstly, cut a piece of wire approximately 4 inches in length, and then gently fold it in half so that it creates a soft 45 degree angle.
02. Next, measure along one leg between ½ inch and 1 ½ inches then wrap around the thickest part of your round nose pliers just over half way. Then do the same on the other side this will make the bare bones of your heart shape.
03. Cut a separate piece of wire approx 1 ½ inches long and with your round nose pliers coil wrap 2 full loops, do this roughly half way down your round nose pliers because you need the coil to be wide enough to go over both legs of the heart.
04. Then angle it at a soft 90 degrees and thread the coil over both legs of your heart.
05. Cut the excess of your coiled wire to about 7cm and loop it around your round nose pliers, this will create your link onto your next heart.
06. Trim the legs approx 4cm longer than the heart itself, make sure they cross over and are on the same side of the heart
07. Then with your chain nose pliers wind the excess craft wire around the tip tightly and to make a scroll like shape. Do the same on both sides; make sure each faces the edges of your heart.
08. Make 11 more hearts in exactly the same way linking them with the loop you’ve made to the bottom of the next heart.
09. Lastly, attach your clasp to each end (using your jump ring if copper kit) and tie your ribbon in a bow wherever you like
Earrings
01. Cut a piece of craft wire 6inches long then use something round that measures ½ inch wide to wind wire around in the same way you did to make your heart for your bracelet, but on a slightly larger scale.
02. When you have your basic heart shape, again cut a piece of wire roughly 1 and ½ inches long then make a coil on one end and make a right angle.
03. Thread the coil over both of the legs and trim both legs to approx 4cm longer than the heart itself.
04. Wind the excess wire using your chain nose pliers scrolling into the centre of the heart.
05. Then with your round nose pliers make a loop at the top of your heart to attach your ear wire to.
06. Lastly attach your ear wire and tie a piece of ribbon around each base of your ear wires.
Your bracelet and earrings are now complete and ready to wear, well done!
Ami Milligan
In House Designer
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