Sparkling Treble Clef Earrings
- Category: Classic
- Technique(s): Wrapping
- Skill Level: Intermediate
While playing around with a pair of snapset stones that I wanted to make into earrings, I came up with this open and elegant design that resembles a "treble clef."
Special Instructions: Make both earrings at the same time, working one step on one earring and then the same step on the other.
Materials
10mm Round Sterling Silver Wire Basket Dangle Setting for Faceted Gemstone - Pack of 2
K2-22
- Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
- Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
- Price: $14.20
- Gold Club Price: $10.65
6mm Round Blue CZ - Pack of 2
E5-16B
- Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
- Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
- Price: $4.38
- Gold Club Price: $3.29
16 Gauge Square Half Hard .925 Sterling Silver Wire
H8-16SQH
- Lesson Quantity: 15.00 inches
- Purchase Quantity: 3.00 1FT
- Price: $49.86
- Gold Club Price: $37.39
Tools
12 Inch Stainless Steel Ruler
G7-30
- G7-30
- Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
- Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
- Price: $2.97
- Gold Club Price: $2.23
Swivel Head Pin Vise
G5-1
- G5-1
- Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
- Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
- Price: $3.97
- Gold Club Price: $2.98
C.H.P Milano Italian Flush Cutter, 5 1/2 Inches
PLR-487.00
- PLR-487.00
- Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
- Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
- Price: $16.97
- Gold Club Price: $12.73
4.5 Inch Round Nose Pliers
G2-12
- G2-12
- Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
- Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
- Price: $3.97
- Gold Club Price: $2.98
6-1/2 Inch Chain Nose Pliers
G2-70
- G2-70
- Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
- Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
- Price: $9.97
- Gold Club Price: $7.48
6.5 Inch Long Flat Nose Pliers - Pack of 1
G2-74
- G2-74
- Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
- Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
- Price: $9.87
- Gold Club Price: $7.40
Instructions
Step 1
For each earring clean, straighten, measure, and cut one piece of wire 4½ inches long and one piece 3 inches long.
Individually twist each 3-inch wire.
Place the center of a 4½ inch wire on round-nose pliers and wrap the wire around the jaw, making a complete loop.
While the pliers are still in the loop, bend each of the wire's sides up, using the same radius as the loop.
Repeat for the other earrings, making sure to wrap in the opposite direction.
Individually twist each 3-inch wire.
Place the center of a 4½ inch wire on round-nose pliers and wrap the wire around the jaw, making a complete loop.
While the pliers are still in the loop, bend each of the wire's sides up, using the same radius as the loop.
Repeat for the other earrings, making sure to wrap in the opposite direction.
Step 2
Use needle-nose pliers to make a tiny loop at one end of each 3-inch twisted wire.
Slide each loop over one end of an earring.
Push it all the way down to the earring loop.
Work mirror opposites.
Slide each loop over one end of an earring.
Push it all the way down to the earring loop.
Work mirror opposites.
Step 3
Set each 6mm round CZ into a 6mm round snapset finding.
Thread each snapset onto a U-shaped wire.
Position the wire to straddle the middle prongs, front and back.
Thread each snapset onto a U-shaped wire.
Position the wire to straddle the middle prongs, front and back.
Step 4
Hold the snapset stone tightly against the loop at the bottom of each U.
Bend the plain wire (without the twisted wire) out and away at a 90° angle. This holds the stone in place.
Bring the twisted wire across the front and under the snapset. Position it to stick out the same side as the bent wire.
On the lone straight wire, measure up 7/8 inch from the snapset and mark.
Bend the plain wire (without the twisted wire) out and away at a 90° angle. This holds the stone in place.
Bring the twisted wire across the front and under the snapset. Position it to stick out the same side as the bent wire.
On the lone straight wire, measure up 7/8 inch from the snapset and mark.
Step 5
Use your fingers to gently create an arc with the plain wire, bending until it crosses the 7/8" mark.
Now bend the twisted wire in the same way, positioning it to end on the top of the first wire.
Now bend the twisted wire in the same way, positioning it to end on the top of the first wire.
Step 6
Treat both wire ends as one.
Wrap them around the straight wire once. Do not trim.
On the main straight wire, make a small connection loop at the top. Use the twisted wire end to wrap it.
Trim the plain wire end to match the twisted wire length.
Use both ends to make small spirals on top of the wraps, one up and one down.
Attach your favorite ear wires.
Wrap them around the straight wire once. Do not trim.
On the main straight wire, make a small connection loop at the top. Use the twisted wire end to wrap it.
Trim the plain wire end to match the twisted wire length.
Use both ends to make small spirals on top of the wraps, one up and one down.
Attach your favorite ear wires.
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