How Do You Make Earring Hooks For Wire Jewelry?
Wire jewelry making is one of the most versatile methods of creating your own fashionable accessories. While many crafters choose to purchase head pins, jump rings, clasps and other accessories, most jewelry pieces can be made with materials you already have. In just a few simple steps, you can learn how to create your own earring hooks. Use your wire cutters to cut a piece of wire just a bit longer than an inch. If desired, you can use a pre-made earring hook as a guide for size and design until you master your technique for making these hooks. Grip the end of your wire with the tips of your needlenose pliers and twist, guiding the wire with your thumb to make a perfect loop. Release the loop from your pliers, and then grip the wire about 1/4 inch above the loop with a wider portion of your pliers. Twist the wire to create a half loop, crafting the upper curve of your earring hook. Pinch the wire about 1 cm above the loop and bend the wire slightly, as is typical in premade hooks. Sni
