Easier than they look, these earrings consist of fine wires twisted together to give them strength while maintaining an illusion of delicacy. Gemstone briolettes work especially well on the graceful outer curves, but beads of other shapes can be used very successfully as well. This intermediate project includes step-by-step photographs.
Required Materials: Teardrops, rounds, rectangles, wire, head pins, ear wires. See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Wire cutters, flat nose pliers, round nose pliers. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Wirework
Originally Published: Step by Step Wire Jewelry, Spring 2005