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In this short jewellery making tutorial I’ll be showing you how to create your own ear wires. This is a really useful skill to have to elevate your own designs with handmade findings.
Project suitable for: beginners
Materials
0.8mm Round Wire – we recommend practising in silver plated wire before moving on to solid silver or gold
Tools
Set of jewellery plier – side cutters and round nosed
A sharpie or similar round object
A flat needle file
You can find a list of recommended jewellery materials and tools suppliers worldwide here https://www.jewellersacademy.com/jewellery-supplies
I hope you enjoy learning how to create your own ear wires. I’d love to see what you make so do tag @jewellersacademy on Instagram or share in the Jewellers Academy Facebook group
Your Next Make
Why not have a go at our Rainbow Bar Necklace? A great project to learn how to work with your pliers, creating neat loops to secure your colourful creations!
Rainbow bar necklace Project
Resources for Jewellers:
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Jewellers Academy Membership
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Online Jewellery Making Courses >