Barrel Twists Earrings:
This is a very easy weave that can be done with a variety of wire gauges and ring sizes.
Materials used:
2- gold ear wires
2- gold head pins
2- 5mm gold beads
| 42- 18 gauge, 6.5mm colored copper jump rings (26 gold, 16 green) |
Instructions:
Before you begin, make a wrapped bead loop. http://www.howtojewellery.co.uk/2008/02/10/how-to-do-a-wrapped-loop-using-a-headpin/ I followed this tutorial for the barrel twist units. http://www.mailleartisans.org/weaves/weavedisplay.php?key=761
Experience Level: Beginner
Approximate Time: 45 mins.
This is a very versatile design. In the picture it looks like I used silver, but it is actually gold. It could easily be made with silver and any other color combination; or monotone for that matter. I haven't tried it, but I imagine they could also be made with gradually increasing or decreasing ring sizes. The inspiration pair of earrings that I saw only had 2 links of barrels. I felt they needed to be a little longer and looked better with a small dangle at the bottom. I used the gold beads because that is what I had on hand. They would look darling with any kind of size appropriate charm.
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