Wednesday, March 12, 2014

DIY Jewelry Tutorial - Wire Wrapped Earrings

Sorry I have been MIA for a few days! I have been working my tail off, doing orders for my Etsy shop. If you're not familiar, or haven't taken a peek of late, please do. Pop on over and say hi!

Working away on new designs has made me think it would be nice to share a little jewelry tutorial. These earrings are lovely for bridal wear but they're also simple enough to be worn on a regular Spring day!(Which can't come soon enough!)

This is a popular and I'd say the most basic wire wrapping technique. I'm demonstrating it here below on Keshi freshwater pearls. However, you can certainly create this kind of design using other beads, gemstones or crystals. There are so many options to choose from but a briolette or horizontally drilled pear shape is best.

Personally, I love these freshwater pearls...  They gleam and catch the light so beautifully and even have slight tinges of blue and pink.