Learn the basic wire-wrapping techniques of making a plain loop, a wrapped loop, a spiral, and a bead link.
Combine these techniques to make several pairs of earrings.
Combine these techniques to make several pairs of earrings.
Supply List
These are the minimum quantities you need to complete three pairs of earrings. My Supply Kits include these quantities.
The Supply Kits are available with a variety of bead and wire types.
These are the minimum quantities you need to complete three pairs of earrings. My Supply Kits include these quantities.
- 4 feet of 20 gauge wire (You may bring colored craft wire, copper wire, silver-plated wire, sterling silver wire, or gold-filled wire. My Supply Kit contains 3 feet of colored craft wire and 1 foot of silver-plated, copper or gold-plated wire.)
- 4 - 1-1/2 inch plain head pins
- 6 - ear wires
- 6 - 6 mm round beads (You may bring glass, crystal or gemstone beads. They may be all one color or several colors. If you choose to bring several colors, be sure to have at least 2 of each color as these will be used to make earrings.)
The Supply Kits are available with a variety of bead and wire types.
Tool List
These are the tools you'll use in class. If you don't have them, I have ones you can use.
These are the tools you'll use in class. If you don't have them, I have ones you can use.
- Round-nose pliers
- Chain- or flat-nose pliers
- Nylon-jaw pliers (optional)
- Side or flush cutters
- Chasing or ball peen hammer
- Steel bench block or anvil
- Ruler
- Fine point Sharpie marker
Supply & Tool Resources
Here are a few online and local places where you can find the supplies needed for this class.
See Resources for more places to find supplies and tools.
Here are a few online and local places where you can find the supplies needed for this class.
- Monsterslayer - www.monsterslayer.com
- Rio Grande - www.riogrande.com
- Shipwreck Beads - www.shipwreckbeads.com
- Thunderbird Supply Company - www.thunderbirdsupply.com
- Arizona Gems & Minerals - 6370 E Highway 69, Prescott Valley, AZ - www.arizonagemsandminerals.com
- Hobby Lobby
- Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts
- Michaels
See Resources for more places to find supplies and tools.