Geometric Wire Earrings

by Judy Freyer Thompson

Category: Contemporary
Technique(s): Wrapping, Twisting
Skill Level: Beginner

Using some simple bends in a length of wire can create a stunning pair of earrings, customize them by using different beads.

Materials

18 Gauge Round Dead Soft Copper Wire

H11-18D

Lesson Quantity: 18.00 inches
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 5FT
Price: $3.53
Gold Club Price: $2.65

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Gold Filled Ball & Coil Earwire 22mm - Pack of 2

J19-19

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $4.10
Gold Club Price: $3.08

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Tools

WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5

G15-20

G15-20
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $170.72
Gold Club Price: $128.04

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6PC File Set

FIL-912.10

FIL-912.10
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $39.97
Gold Club Price: $29.98

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Premium Steel Bench Block 2 1/2 X 2 1/2

G17-9

G17-9
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $15.97
Gold Club Price: $11.98

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Chasing Hammer with Wooden Handle, 1 1/8 Inch Face

G3-27

G3-27
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $13.95
Gold Club Price: $10.46

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Optional Tools

Wubbers Triangle Mandrel Pliers - Jumbo

PLR-1490

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $44.97
Gold Club Price: $33.73

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Wubbers Triangle Mandrel Pliers - Large

PLR-1480

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $43.95
Gold Club Price: $32.96

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Instructions

Step 1

Cut the wire in half to yield (2) 8" pieces and sand using the 400 grit sandpaper. Measure and mark the center on both wires. Then measure and mark 3/8" on either side of the center mark.

Judy Freyer Thompson's Geometric Wire Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, , cut the wire in half

Step 2

Using the flat nose pliers, make a 90° bend at one 3/8" mark. Slide your desired bead on the other end, then make a 90° bend the opposite way.

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Judy Freyer Thompson's Geometric Wire Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, , slide on the bead

Step 3

From the 90° bends, measure ½"and mark. Using the flat nose pliers, make a bend at the ½" mark.

Step 4

Measure and make a mark at ¾". Using the flat nose pliers, bend to form a triangle.

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Step 5

Measure and mark 7/8" from the tip of the triangle. Using the round nose pliers, make a gentle bend in the wire, bringing the tail to the center by the bead.

Judy Freyer Thompson's Geometric Wire Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, , measure and bend

Step 6

Using the round nose pliers, begin a bend in the wire where it crosses over the middle.

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Step 7

Hold the assembly with the chain nose pliers, using bent nose pliers, begin to wrap the tails on either side of the bead. Trim as necessary and tuck the ends.

Judy Freyer Thompson's Geometric Wire Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, , begin to wrap

Step 8

Lightly flatten the triangle parts of the earring using the flat face of the chasing hammer on the steel bench block. Attach ear wires.

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Judy Freyer Thompson's Geometric Wire Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, , attach ear wires

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Judy Freyer Thompson

Judy Freyer Thompson has been creating since 2006 and is mostly self-taught. She is an artist with a diverse background ranging from farming to mechanical manufacturing to aerospace. Her jewelry and small sculpture reflect both her experience and fascination with materials that are earthy. More often than not she loves to 'think outside the box'. She loves to incorporate found objects and objects such as bones, teeth, fur in her work. These desires feeds her desire to design and create one of a kind pieces of art to wear. Her work has been in various galleries as well as being featured in magazines and books. Along with Kalmbach Publishing , she released Simple Metalwork Jewelry in October 2016. She is a freelance designer and writes projects for Wire Jewelry and other on line publications. By day, she is the Assistant Director of a School Readiness Program. She lives in CT with her husband Mel, daughter Madison, and kitties Truman, Binky and Layla