How Do You Make Hoop Earrings (With Or Without Beads)?
Hoop earrings are jewelry staples. They turn the right outfit into an extraordinary look. With a few simple tools, you can make your own hoop earrings– with or without beads– and create the exact match for your favorite outfit. Gather your tools and select the type of metal wire you would like to use for your earrings. 20 or 21 gauge wire is generally the most comfortable to wear. Using your round nose pliers, make an eye at one end of your spool of wire. To avoid scraps and conserve precious metal wire, do not cut the wire from your spool until you get to step five (5). The length of wire you use will depend on the size hoop you would like to create. Select a dowel the size of the hoop you want to make. There are many commercial dowels available to make jewelry. Inexpensive alternatives can be found throughout your house. Children’s blocks, magic markers, pens, pencils, broom or mop handles and tree limbs are all examples of items that can be used as a dowel. Wrap the wire around yo
