Copper Lace Earrings Wire Working Project Download

Description

A love of lace and wire led to this earring project that resembles lace. Use both copper wire and beads to craft this earring set. Boost your skills with stylish end results!

Required Material:
4mm round copper beads 20-gauge hard copper wire
22-gauge soft copper wire
26-gauge soft copper wire
Round-nose pliers
Chain-nose or flat-nose pliers
Flush cutters
Ruler
Ring mandrel
pill bottle
or any cylindrical item about 4″ in diameter
Small mandrel
4 mm Liver of sulfur
Sunshine polishing cloth
Polishing pad
Rotary tumbler with mixed stainless steel shot
Non-ultra dishwashing liquid
#0000 fine steel wool
Technique: Wirework

Skill Level: Intermediate

Originally Published: Step by Step Wire Jewelry August/September 2013