Mystic Earrings Project Download

Description

Love the look of a bezel but do not want to use a torch? Use wire wrapping to secure your “focal point”. The steps are simple and you can use the basic concept to create endless ideas for your jewelry designs. You can use this bezel design to make small charms, large pendants, or for bracelet links (add two looped ends). Add this professional artisan look to your favorites!

Required Materials:

• 20-gauge pre-oxidized copper wire
• Oxidized copper ear wires
• Textured leather rounds

Tools: Flush cutters, Chain-nose or bent-nose pliers, Round-nose pliers, Leather or metal hole punch, Dapping punch or mandrel approx. 1mm larger than leather

Technique: wire working
Originally Published: Step by Step Wire JewelryDecember 2014/January 2015