https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/squiggle-gear-earring-design • Posted by Jean Campbell
I give pointers about making gift earrings on Beading Daily today, so I thought I'd whip up a pair of funky Steampunky-style wire earrings inspired by the work in Denise Peck's new book, 101 Wire Earrings. Here's how I made them:
I give pointers about making gift earrings on Beading Daily today, so I thought I'd whip up a pair of funky Steampunky-style wire earrings inspired by the work in Denise Peck's new book, 101 Wire Earrings. Here's how I made them:
Cut the 20-gauge wire in half. Form a wrapped loop at one end of one wire.
Use chain-nose pliers to form a U-shaped bend 3/8" from the bottom of the coiling.
Slide on 2 watch gears (one gold, one silver).
Coil the working wire around the first bit of wrapping.
Cut the 26-gauge wire in half. Messily coil the wire around the 20-gauge coiling.
Use the widest portion of round-nose pliers to bend an eye pin 1/3 of the way down from the loop; file the end of the wire smooth. Connect the dangle.
Repeat all for the second earring. What do you think? I think there will be no gifting with these babies...I'm keeping these for myself!