Make Sterling Silver Bead Wire Wrapped Hoop Earrings

This project will show you how to make this simple but effective, sterling silver beaded wire wrapped hoop earrings.

Step 1

Start by wrapping the silver wire around the sterling silver circle 5–6 times.

When wrapping the wire, keep each wrap close to the previous one so neat lines are created.

Step 2

Thread on a sterling silver bead and continue wrapping the wire around the silver circle. You may need to hold onto the sterling silver ball in place whilst you make the first wrap.

Step 3

Continue to wrap the wire around the silver circle, adding a bead after every 5–6 wraps or to your specifications.

Step 4

When you are happy with the number of beads you have added to the silver circle, finish by wrapping the wire 5–6 times around the silver circle to match the beginning wire wraps.

Cut off any excess wire with wire cutters.

Gently push the ends of the wire on either side of the circle with your fingers or pliers so they sit flush against the silver circle.

Step 5

Attach the hook wires by gripping the hoop of the hook wires with a pair of snipe nose, flat or chain nose pliers on both sides. Twist one pair of pliers forward to open the loop.

Step 6

Thread the earring hoop through the silver circle and then close the hoop by gripping the hoop of the hook wires with a pair of snipe nose, flat, or chain nose pliers on one side and another pair of pliers on the other side.

Twist one pair of pliers back to close the hoop flush.

We hope you enjoyed making your silver wire wrapped hoop earrings. If you have any questions or want to know more, get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We’d also love to see what you’ve been making so please share pictures of your creations with us too, tagging Cooksongold.

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