Learn the secret to making perfectly matched Square Ear Wires with this beginner-friendly wire jewelry tutorial. This 13-page tutorial has 30 full-color images and step-by-step instructions that walk you through the process of making custom ear wires that will enhance your earring designs.
These angular ear hooks with squared corners work beautifully with graphic jewelry designs. And let's face it. Handcrafted jewelry just looks better with handcrafted jewelry findings. So why not learn to make your own?
Not only will you save money, but you'll also help your jewelry stand out in the crowd at your local craft fair. Buyers will definitely notice and appreciate that extra attention to detail.
This tutorial is the fourth of five ear wire tutorials that will show you how to make your own unique earring findings from scratch. Don't forget, you can always preview my tutorials for free at Door44Studios.com.
The only material that you'll need to make these simple and beautiful ear hooks is 20ga jewelry wire.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
MATERIALS: Half-hard jewelry wire (solid copper or sterling silver wire recommended)
- 5 inches of wire per pair of ear wires
TOOLS:
- Flat Nose Pliers
- Wire Cutters
- Stepped Bail-making pliers*
- Needle File
- Cup Burr (optional)
- Chasing Hammer (optional)
- Nylon or Rawhide Mallet
- Bench Block
- Ruler
- Fine-point Permanent Marker
*If you don't have stepped bail-making pliers, you can substitute round-nose pliers.
USE GUIDELINES:
You may sell items you make from this tutorial, either as loose earring findings or as part of your own handmade finished jewelry.
This is a common ear wire style, so I don't claim exclusive rights to the design. However, I do reserve the rights to all photos and instructional content within this product listing and the downloadable PDF tutorial. The tutorial, including all images, are subject to copyright and are the sole property of Door 44 Studios. You may not copy, sell, or distribute this pattern under any circumstances.