You can use simple wire-working techniques to create your own findings for jewelry-making. Artbeads employee Pat did just that when she made these fun earrings. She wanted a head pin long enough to accommodate the pointed oval Czech glass beads, with enough wire left to make a messy wrapped loop at the top, so she made her own You can see more of these earrings and learn about other wire techniques in this Artbeads Cafe episode.
Cut a length of 20 gauge bare copper Artistic Wire approximately 12 inches long. Hammer one end of the wire flat. File away any sharp points and curl the flat end with round nose pliers to make your own head pin.
Nice choice! All or most of the products needed for this project are shown below with quantities. Sometimes we sell out of components and aren’t able to order more from the manufacturer (we know, it is very disappointing to us, too). Use the opportunity to mix up the design and make it yours by substituting similar products or altering the entire color scheme—it’s up to you!
You can use simple wire-working techniques to create your own findings for jewelry-making. Artbeads employee Pat did just that when she made these fun earrings. She wanted a head pin long enough to accommodate the pointed oval Czech glass beads, with enough wire left to make a messy wrapped loop at the top, so she made her own You can see more of these earrings and learn about other wire techniques in this Artbeads Cafe episode.
Cut a length of 20 gauge bare copper Artistic Wire approximately 12 inches long. Hammer one end of the wire flat. File away any sharp points and curl the flat end with round nose pliers to make your own head pin.
