Making
your own hooped earrings is so much easier than most people think. Once
you've mastered a simple wire loop, you will be able to make a variety
of shapes, ranging from on-trend geometric forms to romantic hearts.
Supplies
1mm wire
Flat nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Nail file or cup burr
Ring mandrel (or cylindrical object in your desired hoop size)
Hammer
1. Circle Hoop Earring
Step 1
After deciding your hoop size, wrap your wire around a ring mandrel
(or cylindrical object the correct size) a couple of times at the
appropriate point.
Step 2
Cut the wire so it has an overlap of around 2cm.
Step 3
Use your round nose pliers to turn a loop in one end of the wire. Hold
the end of the wire in between the two plier points (around the middle)
and turn a loop 90 degrees to the side of the wire.
Step 4
Using your flat nose pliers, hold the other end of the wire at the same point as the loop and bend the wire 45 degrees upwards.
Step 5
Slot the straight end into the loop and trim the end to roughly around 5mm.
2. Heptagon Hooped Earring
Step 1
Draw out the shape you would like to create. I've gone for a seven sided, teardrop heptagon shape.
Step 2
Warm up a long piece of wire by running your fingers down the length
four to five times. This will make it more malleable. Trace the shape
with a long piece of wire, overlapping the first and last side.
Step 3
Trim the ong end at the point it meets the first bend in the shape.
Step 4
Turn a loop in this end the same way we did for the circle hooped earring.
Step 5
Thread the longer end into the loop.
3. Heart Shaped Earrings
Step 1
Cut a section of wire around 4 to 5 inches. There's no need to
straighten it as the natural curve will help to create a heart shape.
Step 2
Using your flat nose pliers, bend one end around 80 degrees upwards.
Step 3
Now turn your pliers around and use the curve of the handle to bend the
wire around to give an even arc to the left half of the heart.
Step 4
Turn the pliers back around and create a sharp point for the bottom of the heart.
Step 5
Complete the heart by wrapping the other end around your pliers' handle, just as you did with the first curve.
Step 6
Cut the longer end so that it is around 1cm from the middle of the
heart and turn a loop, like you did for the circle hooped earring.
Step 7
Slip the other end into the loop and trim to around 5mm.
4. Add the Finishing Touches
Now that you have made the earring shapes, it's time to finish them to a professional standard.
Step 1
Hammer the wires gently. A few taps will strengthen them a little,
but you might want to flatten the wire slightly to give a stronger, more
lasting finish. Take care not to hammer the part that goes through your
ear or the loop (or your fingers!)
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Step 2
File the ends of the wire to create a rounded smooth edge. Cup burrs
are perfect for this job, but you can also use a nail file to get rid of
any sharp edges.
Customise and Wear
One of the best things about making your own hooped earrings is that you
can customise. Create different shapes and words or add beads and
tassels. All you need is wire and a little imagination and you can whip
up individual pieces that reflect your style and personality in no time!
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