'Floating bead' wire weaving earrings video tutorial

Hey everyone! In this wire weaving tutorial, I’ll guide you through the process of crafting a cute pair of wire work earrings. We’ll explore various wire weaving techniques, learn how to incorporate beads into our designs, create an elegant woven bail, and finish off your unique piece with flair. This project is perfect for beginners eager to dive into the world of wire work and enhance their skills in wire weaving! Beginner friendly!

A printable PDF tutorial for this can be found here

A full kit including all the materials I have used can be found here

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What you will need to make this design:

Wire:

• 3 m of 0.4 mm (26 ga) wire
• 1 m of 1 mm of (18 ga) wire
• 6 x Head pins
• 2 x Shepherds hooks
• 2 x Jump rings
  

Beads & gemstones:

• 2 x Round beads 12 mm (sizes can vary to suit)
• 4 x 4 mm round beads
• 2 x 6 mm round beads
• 4 x 2 mm copper beads
• 4 x 3 mm copper beads
• 2 x 5 mm copper beads
  

Tools required:

• Flush cutters
• Chain nose pliers
• Round nose pliers
• Bent nose pliers (optional)
• Hammer and steel block
• Polishing materials