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Want to make your own hoop earrings out of wire? Here’s how you can do it!
It can be so satisfying to make your own jewellery out of metal, but you might wonder how you can do it without all the tools and fire… well I’ve got an answer for you… here’s how you can make some metal hoop earrings out of wire and a few tools, no fire or expensive tools required! Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials for your pair of metal hoop earrings:
1: Two pieces of wire, mine were about 12cm long (I used rose gold-filled wire). The longer the wire is, the bigger your hoops will be. It is helpful to note that longer pieces of wire are easier to work with than shorter pieces.
2: A pair of round flat pliers.
3: A pair of round nose pliers.
4: Cutting pliers to cut your wire to length.
5: Flat nose pliers.
6: A ring mandrel or something round that you can use to form the earring shape.
7: A file.
Follow these steps to make your special metal hoop earrings:
1: File both ends of each piece of wire so that it is flat and smooth, this will make it nicer to put through your ear.
Here is an example of what the filed ends will look like. 2: Take one of the wires and bend one end to form a right angle using the flat round pliers. I used the edge of the flat side to measure out how much to bend.
3: Repeat step 2 for the second wire.
4: Using the round nose pliers, turn the short bent end of each wire into a loop.
5: Take each wire and wrap it around the ring mandrel or round item to form the hoop shape. Press gently around with your fingers or tap lightly with a plastic or leather hammer to get the shape you like. Because my mandrel was a bit small for the length of wire I used, I pulled it gently and let the wire flex back to make a bigger hoop.
Note: pulling the wire tight around the mandrel like this helps give it tension and hold the hoop shape. 
6: Add a small kink to the non-looped end of each earring using flat nose pliers. This will allow the ends to hook into the loops of the hoop.
Now your hoop earrings are finished! How lovely is it that you can make your own precious metal jewellery at home?!
Here are some more tutorials that show you how to make metal wire jewelry without needing a jeweller’s torch:
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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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How to add cute square charms to a pair of hoop earrings!
These hoop earrings are really cute! Each hoop has a little dangly beaded square charm which moves prettily as you wear them! This is a really special way to upgrade a basic hoop finding. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
Grab these tools and materials to make your earrings:
1: A pair of hoop findings.
2: Eight eye pins.
3: Four head pins.
4: Four small jump rings.
5: Four large jump rings.
6: Glass beads. I used yellow glass e-beads.
7: Some accent beads, I used four blue seed beads and four silver-tone beads.
8: Pliers. I used my flat nose and round nose pliers for this pair of earrings.
Follow these steps to make your elevated hoop earrings:
1: Add beads to one of the eye pins.
2: Bend the end of the pin to form an angle.
3: Curl the end of the pin around the round nose pliers to make a loop. This secures the beads in place.
4: Repeat steps 1-3 for the remaining seven eye pins. Now you will have eight beaded pins.
5: Take four of the pins and join them together to form a chain.
6: Do this again for the second set of pins.
7: Attach the ends of each chain together to make a square shape.
8: Set the two squares aside.
9: Add two of the accent beads to the head pins.
10: Wrap the end of the pin around the round nose pliers to create a loop.
11: Repeat steps 9 and 10 for the other three pins, using up the rest of the beads.
12: Attach two of the charms you just made to the bottom corners of each of the squares using the small jump rings.
13: Add the larger jump rings to the top corners of the squares.
14: Using the larger jump rings, slide a charm onto each of the hoops.
Now your elevated hoop earrings are finished and ready to wear! How fun is this design? I love how they move and wiggle as I wear them!
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Here’s how to make some fun earrings… these mega hoops are super cute!
I think these earrings are pretty fun! You make some beaded mega hoops, link them together, and then thread them onto some hoop findings for a funky statement look. These earrings are such a statement they’ll add some fun to your next zoom outfit or real life party! please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make your mega hoops:
1: Pliers. I used round nose pliers and cutting pliers.
2: Bracelet sized memory wire cut into four pieces.
3: Beads. I used these red painted wooden beads.
4: Two earring hoop findings. these ones have lever backs so they stay on securely.
Follow these steps to make your mega hoop earrings:
1: Take one of the pieces of memory wire and create a loop at one end using the round nose pliers.
2: Add beads to the wire until you’ve got about 1cm left of the wire without beads.
3: Loop the other end of the wire using the round nose pliers but don’t close the loop.
4:Thread the open loop through the first loop you made and then close it. This will secure the beads onto the wire and create a circle shape.
5: Repeat steps 1-3, before you attach the end loops together, thread the new circle through the first one.
6: Close the second beaded circle and set it aside.
7: Repeat steps 1-6 for the second set of hoops.
8: Add each of the beaded hoops you just made to each of the hoop earring findings.
Now your fun mega hoop statement earrings are ready to wear! So fun and eye catching!
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Letter bead hoop earrings so you can send a message with your earlobes!
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Here’s what you’ll need to make your letter bead message hoop earrings:
1: A pair of hoop earrings. I used these silver-tone hoops with a lever back.
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Follow these steps to make your cute message hoop earrings:
1: Open the earring.
2: Add one of the letter beads to the hoop, you need to put them on in reverse order and upside down to have them readable when they’re on the earring. (This isn’t as important if your chosen letters are symmetrical like H and I are!)
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4: And now you can add the rest of the beads to the second earring, mine says BYE so add the ‘E’ bead first, upside down.
5: Add the remaining two beads, remember to flip them upside down before sliding them onto the earring.
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Add a cool feature to your hoop earring designs by using toggle clasps… here’s how!
These earrings use toggle clasps to add an interesting feature to your standard beaded hoop earrings. Make lots of charms to switch them up and mix and match. This tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make your toggle clasp hoop earrings:
1: Pliers. I used my cutting pliers, round nose pliers and flat nose pliers.
2: Two pieces of bracelet sized memory wire.
3: Two toggle clasp sets.
4: Four jump rings.
5: A pair of stud earrings with charm loops.
6: Beads. I used these silver lined clear glass beads and some wooden chip beads.
Follow these steps to make your toggle clasp hoop earrings:
1: Create a loop at one end of the memory wire using the round nose pliers.
2: Add beads to the wire in any pattern you choose.
3: When there is approximately 1cm of the wire left unbeaded, create a loop at the other end of the wire and thread it through the initial loop you made to close the beaded hoop.
4: Repeat steps 1-3 for the second hoop.
5: Add the circle parts of the toggle clasps to the top of each hoop, attaching them using two of the jump rings.
6: Add the toggle part of the clasps to each of the post earrings using the remaining jump rings.
7: Now you can attach the hoops to the earrings and wear them out!
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This is a bit of fun, how to make clip charms for your hoop earrings.
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You’ll need these tools and materials to make your customizable charm hoop earrings:
1: Pliers. I used my round nose and flat nose pliers.
2: Hoop earrings. I used these silver hoop earrings with a lever back.
3: Jump rings to attach to your charms.
4: Two large lobster clasps the same color as your hoops.
5: Charms or beads and head pins. I used both to make some mismatched charms.
I used these cartoon frog charms.
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Follow these steps to make your customisable hoop earrings:
1: Add each of the lobster clasps to the hoops.
2: Add jump rings to the top of each charm you want to feature on your earrings.
3: Create your bead charms, do this by adding beads to your head pin and curl the tops into a loop using the round nose pliers. Add a jump ring to the top if you need it.
Now you can clip on the charms you like, mix and match for a unique look!
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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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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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These Pom Pom hoop earrings are the CUTEST!
Here’s a quick tutorial that shows you all the steps to make a pair of adorable and colorful pom pom hoop earrings. Contains affiliate links.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your pom pom hoop earrings:
1: Small pom poms. I added four to each earring.
2: Two hoop earrings.
3: A cutting mat.
4: A pointed tool for poking a hole in each pom pom (be careful!)
Follow these steps to make your pom pom hoop earrings:
1: Using your cutting mat, carefully poke a hole in the first pom pom. If you puncture it too close to the edge it will fall off the earring.
2: Carefully slide the punctured pom pom onto the hoop earring.
3: Continue puncturing 3 more pom poms and put them on the first earring.
4: Repeat steps 1-3 for the remaining 4 pom poms and the second hoop earring.
Now your earrings are finished! How adorable are these fuzzy rainbow hoops?!
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