The earring is stylish and elegant.If you really want a unique pair, why not make them yourself?There are many different ways to make your own chandelier earrings.You can become an earring maker with a little practice.
Step 1: Pick your wire.
Decide how you want the earring to attach to your ears is the first step to making your own earrings.Straight posts, shepherd's hook, and even clip-on varieties of ear wires can be found at craft or beading stores.You can choose which design you prefer.Attach your earring to them with a loop.You can make your own shepherd's hook if you are good at bending wire.If you choose the shepherd's hook design, it is a good idea to use plastic earring stoppers to prevent the earrings from falling out.
Step 2: Purchase wire, pins, chains, and rings.
The materials you need will be determined by the exact design of your earrings.You may want to get all of them if you plan on making multiple pairs.Different types of jewelry wire are suitable for different applications.The thicker the wire, the smaller the gauge.20 gauge wire is ideal for bending into a simple chandelier design, but you may want to opt for a thinner wire if you plan on doing a lot of weaving or coiling.A head pin is a piece of wire that is used to attach beads to earrings.The bead has a flat head on one end.Eye pins are similar to head pins but instead of a flat head, they have a loop on one end which holds the bead in place and allows you to attach another bead to it.If you don't want your earrings to be completely rigid, you can hang beads from jewelry chains.They come in many different thicknesses.Jump rings are used to connect beads.Unless you are going for a mixed-metal look, all of these materials are available in different metal finishes.
Step 3: Select the beads you want.
There are many different options to choose from, and beads are probably the most exciting part of chandelier earrings.Crystal, glass, ceramic, and plastic are some of the materials you can choose from.They come in a wide range of colors, shapes and sizes.If you are buying beads online, you should consult a size chart so you know how big the beads will be.It's important to remember that large beads can make your earrings uncomfortable.If you want to attach a bead to your earring, you need a hole that goes all the way through the bead.If you want less conventional add-ons, make sure you have a way to attach them.If you want to add a little more personality to your beads, you can buy bead caps, which are intricate metal pieces that sit on top of the beads.If you don't want to buy beads, you can make your own using materials like glass, paper, or clay.You might want to focus on learning one thing at a time, since making beads is a separate skill.
Step 4: Get the right tools.
You will need a few simple tools to make jewelry.You may be able to get by with the tools you already have around the house if you are just getting started.A pair of rounded needle nosed pliers is essential for making earrings.If you plan on working with thick wire, get a larger pair or a smaller pair.If you need to make a sharp turn in your wire, flat nosed pliers can be used.If you bend a lot of wire, it's helpful to have two pairs of pliers.You will need a pair of wire cutting tools.You can get away with using nail clippers if you are working with very thin wire.It is important to wear safety glasses while cutting wire.
Step 5: Buy a chandelier.
If you want to start out small, you should buy a pre-made chandelier.The metal part of the earring is often very elaborate.You can find many different styles of chandelier findings by adding your own beads.
Step 6: You can use a wire jig.
If you want to make your own chandelier findings, you can bend your jewelry wire into a desired shape using a wire jig.The jig is a flat plate with small pegs that you can use to create loops and shapes.Wrap the wire around the pegs.Wrap wire around a single peg or multiple pegs to create larger shapes for hanging beads.You can either follow a template or use your imagination to come up with your designs.
Step 7: The wire should be interwoven.
weaving is an option for creating your own chandelier findings.This method is more complex and difficult, but it is also very versatile.You can find a pattern online or in a book.To weave wire, you need at least two frame wires, which are thick pieces of wire that you will use to bend the weaving wire around.The frame wires shouldn't bend easily.You can use more than two frame wires if you want a bigger design.Attach the frame wires to each other with masking tape.You need to be able to manipulate your weaving wire between them, so they should not be touching.The distance between the frame wires is dependent on the intricacy of the pattern.If you want the wires to be parallel or just at one end, they can be taped at each end.To create different patterns, use your pliers to wrap a thin piece of jewelry wire between the frame wires.Depending on the look you are trying to achieve, you can coil the wire multiple times between passes.After weaving your design, you will need to bend it into a shape for your earring with your pliers.
Step 8: Take the time to plan out your design.
Before attaching the various parts of your earrings, it is a good idea to lay everything out and make sure you are happy with the design.
Step 9: Attach beads with a loop.
If you want to make a simple loop with your earrings, you can use your pliers.Attach an eye pin or head pin to your bead and hold it securely so that there is no excess wire in the bead.To bend the wire at the top of the bead, use a pair of pliers.Cut off any wire that isn't needed for your loop.The amount you cut depends on the size of the loop.Take the end of the wire and bend it towards the bead, creating a loop.You can hook it over the loop on the chandelier finding if you leave it open.To close the loop, use your pliers.
Step 10: Take a look at the wrapped loop technique.
If you want your beads to be more securely attached to your earrings, use your pliers to create a wrapped loop.You will need to open the loop on the chandelier in order to attach your bead.Start by threading your bead with your eye pin or head pin.Make sure the wire is resting against the bead and there is no excess wire jutting from the bottom of it.Then use your other pair of pliers to bend the wire over the first pair, creating a 90 degree angle.Reposition one pair of pliers on the horizontal part of the wire, near the bend.To create a complete loop, bend the wire all the way around the other pair of pliers.Wrap the remaining wire around the loop several times and then use your wire cutter to trim off the excess wire.
Step 11: Use chain.
Chain can be used to add movement to your chandelier earrings.Chain can be incorporated into your design in many different ways.Chain can be used between the ear wire and the chandelier to allow more movement.You can use a chain to connect two findings.If the top piece is larger than the bottom piece, you can hang beads from both.Multiple pieces of wire can be used to suspend beads from a chandelier.You can hang one or many pieces of wire directly from the ear wire.You can hang beads from the bottom of the chain.
Step 12: Other materials should be incorporated.
Don't feel like you're limited to wire and beads because the sky is the limit when it comes to jewelry design.Feel free to experiment with other materials, like fabric, feathers, or rhinestones.