February 9th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
How to turn a loop on a headpin - make a pair of earrings
1) You will need a pair of round nose pliers, flat nose and cutters. Two headpins, two earwires and two beads of your choice.
2/3) Thread the bead onto the headpin
4) Bend the pin at the base next to the top of the bead over to a 90 degree angle with your finger.
5) Cut the pin with the cutters leaving 1cm/half an inch
6) Using the round nose pliers, grip the pin at it’s tip, half way up the plier’s shaft
7) Hold the pin steady by pressing its head with your finger at the bottom of the bead. Now roll the pin towards you.
8/9) It May be necessary to reposition the pliers to carry on rolling the loop all the way around
10) Open the loop by twisting it sideways (as shown in the picture) do not pull it away from itself or it will lose that wonderful shape you have created
11) Now add the earwire to the loop and close it again
12) Voila! the perfect pair of earrings!
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Lots of interesting information on this website, I enjoyed looking at it thanks.
May 18th, 2008 at 7:18 pmi have just started turning my hand at making jewellery, and found your site just great the photos on how to bend and wrap wire where just what i needed thank s
anna
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:20 pmThank you for the photo guidance I am a complete beginner and I have found your site very good.I’m trying to work with ribbon mesh and enjoy the challenge any tips?.
August 31st, 2008 at 5:47 pmThanks again
Tanya