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Wire Circles Earring
Details: Learn how to create a small circles frame suitable for earrings or connectors and add gemstones. Adaptable for other size gemstones.
Linked Videos; Wire Circles Necklace Bar https://youtu.be/TPE-Q-Xcq4I?si=O9-wtsw-gtrA9H1y
Here’s what you will need:
1mm (18awg) copper plated wire, I used length of 18cm per earring
0.4mm (26 AWG) copper plated wire 30cm for both earrings
6mm centre drilled gemstones
Wire Gauge???
Yes! I mostly use UK terms, as I’m from the U.K 🇬🇧. I do try to include US Terms but in case I miss them here they are 😊 Thank you 😊
0.25mm - 30 AWG
0.4mm - 26 AWG
0.6mm - 22 AWG
0.8mm - 20 AWG
0.9mm - 19 AWG
1mm - 18 AWG
1.25mm - 16 AWG
1.5mm - 14 AWG
2mm - 12 AWG
Wire lengths mentioned are usually in cm/mm which is the most universal method. You can find conversions very easily with a web search if needed.
Tools used:
Flush cutters
Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Round wire mandrels or 6 step bail making pliers
Techniques used:
Create a loop
Form a frame
Wire weaving
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