Overview
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Learn to create stylish handmade earrings in this 13-minute jewelry making tutorial that demonstrates fundamental wire wrapping and beading techniques. Master the essential skills of working with larvikite and opalite beads while using basic jewelry-making tools including flush cutters, chain nose pliers, and round nose pliers. Discover how to manipulate bare gold wire in various gauges to create secure connections and attractive wraps that will give your earrings a professional finish. Practice proper tool handling and wire manipulation techniques that form the foundation of jewelry making, while exploring creative ways to combine different bead shapes and materials for unique designs. Gain hands-on experience with measuring, cutting, and shaping wire to create consistent earring pairs, and learn troubleshooting tips for common beginner challenges in wire jewelry construction.
Syllabus
Simple Funky Earrings | Jewelry 101
Taught by
Jewel School