The earring design is classic.You can either buy or make your own hoop earrings.It is easy to make your own hoop earrings if you have the right tools and materials.You can make your earrings even more special.
Step 1: Take your materials.
You will need some special materials to make your own hoop earrings.You might need to go to a craft store to find some of these items.20 gauge wire is required for the color of your choice.You can use any type of wire you want.You can choose the size of the dowel.The wire will be wrapped around to form hoops.You can either use a large one or a small one.There are flush cutters.A plier-like tool is used to cut through wire.The pliers have a chain.The pliers have rounded tips.There are round-nosed pliers.There are rounded tips on these pliers.Sanding block is used to remove rough edges.
Step 2: Wrap the wire around a piece of wood.
Wrap your wire around the dowel to form a hoop shape.The wire should be tight on the dowel to form a good shape.If you want your earrings to be a certain size, you can use any round object.A pen or soda can can be used for a large pair of hoop earrings.
Step 3: The ends of the wire should be cut.
The ends of the earring will overlap by an inch if you cut the wire.The extra wire will be used to create the closing.To cut the wire straight across, use flush cutters.Before you cut the wire, be sure to put on a pair of safety goggles.It is important to protect your eyes from a piece of wire flying towards you.
Step 4: To form the closure, bend the ends of the wire.
Next, use your round-nosed pliers to bend the end of the wire into a rounded shape.Wrap the wire around the nose pliers slowly, until there is a small loop.Use chain-nosed pliers to bend the other end of the wire.You can use the L shaped end to create a loop for your earrings.
Step 5: The wire has a tip.
To file the end of the wire that will be used in your ear, use a small sanding block.The end is shaped like a L.When you run your finger across it, it will be smooth.The earring is ready to wear after you finish sanding.A matching pair can be created in the same way as a second one.
Step 6: To flatten the wire, use a hammer and block.
The shape of the wire can be changed with a hammer and block.Put your earring on a block of jewelry and hammer it to flatten it out.You may break the wire if you hammer too much.
Step 7: Attach the wire to other shapes.
If you want to experiment with other shapes, you can leave your hoops as a classic circle.To bend and shape the wire, use your pliers.The wire should be formed into a square, triangle, or diamond.
Step 8: To make a wavy effect, bend the wire.
You can change the look of your earrings with your pliers.You can bend the wire in a few places using your round nose pliers.You can either bend it or make waves around it.If you want to use this technique, you should make your hoops bigger to provide more slack for bending the wire.
Step 9: You can add beads.
A simple way to make your earrings look better is to put some beads on them.Add some flair to your earrings by using colorful glass beads, crystal beads or wooden beads.To create a colorful set of hoop earrings, arrange the beads in a pattern.