Embellishing Twisted Wire Hoop Earrings
by Judy Freyer Thompson
Now that you have made the twisted wire earrings, think about adding some embellishment to a pair.

While bending the bronze wire, slide a bead or two on and continue to make the bend. You can change the feel of the earrings simply by choosing accent beads; go bold with a pop of color, black shiny beads, or demure with base metal beads.

Refer to the steps for the Twisted Wire Hoop Earrings with a few variations.

Instructions
Slide your choice of beads on the wires.
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Hammer the end of the bronze wire into a paddle. This will also assure the beads don't slide off while making the bends.
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Randomly bend the wire around the hoop, spacing out the beads.
Finish by twisting the ends of the wire several times around the hoop.
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Materials

18 Gauge Round Bronze Enameled Craft Wire - 21 ft
H5-I18-21FT
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  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $6.80
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Tools

WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5
G15-20
  • G15-20
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  • Price: $170.72
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  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Twisting