If you've been following my posts for beginning beaders, you've now figured out what you need to get started, how to make a stretchy bracelet, and you've graduated to making jewelry with clasps.
Next up, learning a few tricks with wire! Making loops or wrapped loops is essential to making earrings, and once you've mastered that skill, you'll probably be itching to try something even more challenging!
Wire is a great medium to play with - even with copper wire you can buy at the hardware store, or craft wire from a floral store, hobby store (like Michael's or Hobby Lobby), or fabric store, you can make easy rings. Again, no special tools necessary - if you don't have a ring mandrel, use a wooden dowel or even a marker barrel to shape your ring! I love working with wire because it's so versatile - alone, it can be twisted and turned into so many shapes and designs...add a few beads and you've got a unique work of art!
So to get you started on wire, here are a few projects that even beginners can easily master. Have fun!
Simple Dangle Earrings
Simple Wire Ring
Lampwork Wire Ring
Labels: 30-minute projects, beaded jewelry, beginning jewelry making, earrings, Hobby Lobby, michael's, ring, wire working
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