Wrapped Link Wire and Beads Bracelet Pg 01 Made with WigJig Jewelry Tools and Supplies

Step 9: Complete the wrapping of the 20G wire. Leave a post of 1/2 inch and wrap the shorter wire segment completely. Cut off any loose end and tuck this loose end with chain nose or bent chain nose pliers. Straighten the post so that it is perpendicular to the body of the earrings.

Ashleigh's earrings jewelry making project made using WigJig jewelry tools and jewelry supplies.
Step 9

Earring jewelry making project made using WigJig jewelry tools and jewelry supplies.
Step 9 Close-up

Step 10: Using a nail file or a cup bur file the end of the post smooth.

Step 11: Make a mirror image earring to the one you just completed.

Finished Earrings

There are several optional styles that can be employed with this basic design. As shown at right, the wire can be terminated in a loop to hold a bead dangle. For this particular earring, instead of a 3 ounce can, a 7/8" Super Peg was used to make the round shape, leaving enough excess wire to make the loop shown.

The earring body could even be made with square wire that had been twisted for a very unique effect.

Earring jewelry making project made using WigJig jewelry tools, wire and jewelry supplies.
Alternative Configuration

This WigJig jewelry making project is provided as part of WigJig University - College of Jewelry Making Designs. We try to provide interesting jewelry projects using beads, jewelry wire and other jewelry supplies. We hope that these pictures will provide you enough information for you to complete this project. Some of the skills and jewelry making techniques have not been discussed here. For beginners, we suggest that you visit our Beginners Start Here pages. These pages discuss the skills necessary for making jewelry in the detail that beginners need. We also suggest that beginners to jewelry making might need to visit the WigJig University College of Jewelry Making Techniques for additional information about some of the skills and techniques shown.

Most, but not all of the jewelry supplies shown here can be purchased in our WigJig store. We try to have a complete selection of jewelry supplies in our store including chain, wire, glass beads, findings, watches, tools, etc.