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Want a new pair of hoops? Here’s how to turn two pieces of wire into a unique pair of wiggle hoop earrings.
Want to work with metal but don’t want to invest in all the equipment? Then this tutorial is for you! Follow along to make a unique pair of wiggle hoop earrings using pliers and some wire. I love how simple but stunning this tutorial is. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links from which we may receive a small commission.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your wiggle hoop earrings:
1: Two pieces of wire, I used 0.8mm diameter sterling silver and cut mine to be about 18cm long each.
You can get silver wire here:
If you’re feeling fancy, you can get solid gold wire here:
2: A jewellery file or emery paper to ensure that the ends of the wire aren’t too sharp.
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I have my emery paper attached to a stick for more control. You can get some here:
3: Half round-Flat pliers. These pliers have a half-round side and a flat side to make curves.
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4: Round-flat pliers.
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5: Parallel pliers.
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6: A bangle mandrel or something else that is the right diameter so you can shape your earrings into a circle.
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7: Butterfly backs.
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8: A nylon or leather hammer for shaping the earrings against the mandrel (Don’t use this if you are shaping your earrings around something breakable).
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9: Sticky tape. I used plastic tape but masking tape would likely be more suitable.
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Follow these steps to make your own pair of hoop earrings:
1: File the ends of the wire so that they are flat and have no sharp edges.
2: If you have emery paper, sand the ends as well to further break down any sharp ends.
3: Tape the two pieces of wire together.
4: Take your half round-flat pliers and create the first bend at the end of the wire by clamping the wire into the jaws of the pliers and pressing them together.
5: Flip the pliers around and place them on the other side of the wire and repeat step 4 to make a curve in the wire in the opposite direction.
6: Repeat steps 4 and 5 until your pieces of wire are formed into a squiggle shape, but leave about 1cm at the end for the earring post.
7: Remove the tape and separate the wires.
8: Wrap the wire around the bracelet mandrel to form it into the earring shape. Use the nylon hammer to hammer it into shape. Repeat this for both of the earrings.
9: You can further adjust the shape of the earrings by pressing the half round-flat pliers around the earring, making sure to match the curve of the pliers with the inner curve of the earrings. Doing this will add more tension to your earrings to help them hold their shape.
10: When you are happy with the shape of your hoops, Take the round flat pliers and push the straight ends of the wire around so they sit sideways.
11: Then take your parallel pliers and use them to adjust the straight ends of each earring so that they are centered in the middle of the wiggle to sit evenly in your ears.
12: Once you have adjusted the ends, your earrings are finished and ready to wear. Pop the butterfly backs on to secure them on your lobes.
Here’s how the finished product looks! How will you style yours?
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Here’s how to add some cute beads to your handmade hoop earrings!
So I recently showed you how to make your own metal hoop earrings at home, but if those are too plain for you, here’s a quick tutorial that shows you how to add some beads to your home made hoops. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make your beaded hoop earrings:
1: A pair of wire hoop earrings, you can follow this tutorial to make your own.
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2: A pair of flat nose pliers.
3: Some beads. I used these vintage glass beads.
Follow these steps to add beads to your hoop earrings:
1: Take one of the hoops and unhook the ends.
2: You’ll need to slightly straighten the kinked end to allow the beads to pass over. Do this gently using your flat nose pliers.
3: Add the beads.
4: Bend the end of the hoop back to its original position to keep from falling off the hoop and to allow the earring to close again.
5: Repeat steps 1-4 for the second earring.
Now your handmade metal hoop earrings are officially beaded!
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How to make a cute pair of beaded statement earrings!
These earrings are really cute, they are a twist on the typical beaded hoop, as they feature a beaded bar in the centre and are slightly oval in shape. I used some green and blue beads to make this pair of earrings. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make these earrings:
1: Two pieces of bracelet sized memory wire, one coil for each earring.
2: Two long eye pins.
3: Two jump rings.
4: Two earring hooks.
5: Beads. I used four plastic blue beads and some green glass beads.
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6: Pliers. I used my cutting pliers, round nose pliers and flat nose pliers.
Follow these steps to make your statement earrings:
1: Add beads to the eye pins in your chosen pattern.
2: Bend the top of the pin to form an angle.
3: Loop the top of the pin using the round nose pliers.
4: Repeat steps 1-3 for the second eye pin.
5: Take one of the pieces of memory wire and loop one end using the round nose pliers.
6: Add beads to the wire. Bead to about half-way through the hoop.
7: Add one of the eye pins to the wire.
8: Add beads to the rest of the memory wire, leaving about 1cm without beads.
9: Loop the other end of the wire using the round nose pliers again. Thread it through the first loop you made before closing it fully.
10: Open the top loop of the eye pin and thread it through the two loops at the top of the hoop. Close it to secure the pin in place.
11: Repeat steps 1-10 for the second earring.
12: Attach an earring hook to each hoop using the jump rings.
Now your statement earrings are finished and ready to wear!! So cute and pretty!
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These earrings are super easy to DIY and look really stylish.
I’ve seen gold hoops with pearl charms dangling from them around a lot in the past year, they look elegant and expensive but are actually really easy to make on your own!
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make these pearl hoop earrings:
1: A pair of gold-tone hoops. I used these gold-tone huggie style hoops.
2: Two pearls. I used these pink freshwater pearls.
3: Two head pins.
4: Pliers. I only used my round nose pliers to make these earrings.
Follow these steps to make your elegant pearl hoops:
1: Add each of the pearls to the head pins.
2: Create a loop at the top of one of the head pins by wrapping it around the barrel of the round nose pliers.
3: Place the newly formed charm onto one of the earrings.
4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second earring to finish the pair off!
Now your elegant pearl earrings are ready to wear!
Here are some other pairs I made with extra pearls and with pearls attached to a chunkier pair of hoops.
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These earrings are cute! Make your own chain earrings.
These chain earrings are super cute and simple to make, all you need to do is attach some chunky chain to some earring findings!
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your chain drop earrings:
1: Pliers. I used my flat nose and round nose pliers.
2: Two short pieces of chunky chain. I made mine about 6cm long.
3: Two jump rings.
4: Two ball stud charm connector earrings. I used a gold pair.
Follow these steps to make the chunky chain drop earrings:
1: Open one of the jump rings.
2: Thread the open jump ring through a link at the end of one of the pieces of chain.
3: Attach the open jump ring with chain attached to the loop on the bottom of the earring finding.
4: Close the jump ring to secure the chain to the earring.
5: Repeat steps 1 to 4 for the second earring.
Now your earrings are done. How are these for a simple but impactful statement?
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If you are sick of matching earrings this is the tutorial for you… How to make asymmetrical earrings.
I am seeing loads of cool asymmetrical earrings around lately, here’s how to make a pair of your own.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your asymmetrical earrings:
1: Pliers. I used my round nose pliers, cutting pliers and flat nose pliers.
2: Eye pins of different lengths. I used two eye pins.
3: Three small head pins.
4: One larger head pin.
5: A pair of stud earring findings.
6: Beads of your choice. I used some vintage yellow tube beads, some blue plastic beads and some yellow and blue glass beads.
Follow these steps to make your asymmetrical earrings:
1: Add one of the glass beads and tube beads to the larger head pin.
2: Bend the top of the pin to form a right angle.
3: Trim the pin so that it is only 1cm long from the top of the bead.
4: Curl the top of the pin using the round nose pliers to secure the bead on the pin.
5: Add the longer bead to the longer eye pin and repeat steps 2-4 to secure the bead in place.
5: Attach the two pins together.
6: Attach the top of the charm to the loop of the earring finding.
7: Add the plastic blue beads to each of the small head pins.
8: Curl the tops of the pins to secure the beads in place.
9: Place the remaining glass beads on the shorter eye pin.
10: Repeat steps 2-4 to secure the glass beads on the eye pin. (Skip the wire trimming if your pin is the right length!)
11: Put the small blue charms onto the bottom of the beaded pin.
12: Add an earring finding to the top of the pin to finish the second earring.
Now your asymmetrical beaded earrings are finished and ready to wear!
Here’s another pair of mismatched beaded earrings made using a hammered wire ring.
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Bohemian Hoop Earrings for Summer… Here’s the tutorial!
Do you rock linen all summer long and want your accessories to match your summer vibe? Here’s the tutorial for you, ribbon wrapped hoops with dangling charms!
You will need the following tools and materials to make your wrapped earrings:
1: Ribbon. I used some beige cotton ribbon.
2: Scissors for cutting the ribbon to length.
3: Two shells with holes in them. I used these shells that I collected myself a while ago.
4: Superglue.
5: Two hoop earrings. I used these small silver hoops with lever backs.
Follow these steps to make your boho wrapped hoop earrings:
1: Add some superglue to one side of the earring and attach the ribbon.
2: Wrap the ribbon tightly around the hoop so that it is fully covered (leave the earring post exposed).
3: Trim the end of the ribbon.
4: Add glue to the other end of the earring to secure the ribbon end in place.
5: Repeat steps 1-4 for the second earring.
6: Add the shells to each earring to finish them off!
Here’s some inspiration for you, some other pairs I made with satin ribbon.
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