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Kristal Wick's Sweet Sanibel Wire Earrings, Contemporary Wire Jewelry. Lashing, Wire Lashing. I love using tiny pearls every chance I get so this is the perfect project for the few in your stash you've been saving.

Sweet Sanibel Wire Earrings

by Kristal Wick
  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Lashing
  • Skill Level: Beginner
I love using tiny pearls every chance I get so this is the perfect project for the few in your stash you've been saving. You could also use pretty white pearls for a more elegant look.

By mixing or matching the pearls with wire colors, you can create very different vibes. Try a monochromatic look (everything the same color) for something different or a kitchen sink look (everything a different color).

This project uses so few components, it's the perfect pair of earrings to try a few variations on!

View the color inspiration behind this jewelry-making pattern: Color Inspiration - Sweet Sanibel

Materials

28 Gauge Round Vintage Bronze Enameled Craft Wire - 120 ft
H5-N28-120FT
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $6.80
  • Gold Club Price: $5.10
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Copper Washer, 24 Gauge, 3/4 Inch, Pack of 6
MET-530.10
  • Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $3.98
  • Gold Club Price: $2.98
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5-5.5mm Large Hole (1.2mm) White Rice Fresh Water Pearls - Pack of 20
A8-08
  • Lesson Quantity: 16.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $8.67
  • Gold Club Price: $6.50
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Rose Gold Filled Earwire w/ Coil Only 19mm - Pack of 2
L19-14
  • Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $3.22
  • Gold Club Price: $2.42
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Gold Filled Jump Ring Open (.035) 19ga. (OD) 8mm (ID) 6.2mm - Pack of 25
J11-180
  • Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
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  • Price: $32.62
  • Gold Club Price: $24.47
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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
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  • Price: $170.72
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20 X 15 Inch Padded Work Mat
MAT-620.00
  • MAT-620.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $14.95
  • Gold Club Price: $11.21
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Wubbers Artisan's Mark 4 Pc Texture Hammer Set
HAM-6100
  • HAM-6100
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $99.95
  • Gold Club Price: $74.96
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Steel Bench Block 4x4 Inch - Pack of 1
G17-10
  • G17-10
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $21.95
  • Gold Club Price: $16.46
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WireJewelry Ultra Pro Micro Abrasive Polishing Pads, 20 pack
G9-5-20PK
  • G9-5-20PK
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $8.95
  • Gold Club Price: $6.71
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Liver of Sulfur 4 oz
SOL-600.04
  • SOL-600.04
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $16.95
  • Gold Club Price: $12.71
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Single 3rd Hand with Tweezer and Base
HOL-165.00
  • HOL-165.00
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  • Price: $18.97
  • Gold Club Price: $14.23
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Premium Nylon Jaw Pliers
G2-35
  • G2-35
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  • Price: $14.95
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4 Inch Wire Jewelry Cushion Clamp - Pack of 1
G10-2
  • G10-2
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $9.95
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Instructions
Step 1
Using a texture hammer and block, hammer the front of 2 washers until you are pleased with the texture.

*Optional step: Patina washers using Liver of Sulphur or my cheater patina method: Cheater Patina
Kristal Wick's Sweet Sanibel Wire Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Lashing, Wire Lashing, texture the washers
Step 2
Place a washer inside the jaw of the 3rd hand to help hold it securely while wrapping the wire.

Cut a 20" piece of wire and wrap it around the washer six times very tightly. Be sure to squish the wire using the nylon jaw pliers frequently.
Kristal Wick's Sweet Sanibel Wire Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Lashing, Wire Lashing, wrap wire around the washer
Step 3
Slide on a pearl and wrap the wire around twice.
Kristal Wick's Sweet Sanibel Wire Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Lashing, Wire Lashing, string on a pearl and wrap the wire around the washer
Step 4
Once you've added three pearls, slide the flower bead on and wrap twice.
Kristal Wick's Sweet Sanibel Wire Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Lashing, Wire Lashing, add additional beads onto the wire and washer
Step 5
Add five more pearls and finish off with six wraps as you did when starting out. Be sure to leave a slight space between the last two pearls for adding the jump ring.

Trim your tails and squeeze the wire ends tightly using the nylon jaw pliers.
Kristal Wick's Sweet Sanibel Wire Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Lashing, Wire Lashing, add more beads and trim the wire
Step 6
Attach a jump ring between the last two pearls. Attach an ear wire to the earring using another jump ring.

Repeat these steps going in the opposite direction for the other earring.
Kristal Wick's Sweet Sanibel Wire Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Lashing, Wire Lashing, add a jump ring and ear wire

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