Yin Yang Earrings

by Mary Bailey
I thought you'd enjoy this quick Yin Yang Earring Pattern by Mary Bailey which uses a Figure Eight Component.
Instructions
These quick and easy earring's are great for Summer! Make a handful to wear with any outfit and share with friends and customers!
Mary Bailey's Yin Yang Earrings - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Findings, Clasps, Components, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, Spirals, Wire Spiral, Spiral Wire Wrap, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, Beads, , Figure 8 copper wire earrings
  • Using either 18-gauge or 20-gauge wire (depending on the desired length) for each earring, straighten, measure and then cut a piece 2 - 3″ in length.

  • Make a loop on each end at opposite sides with round nose pliers

  • Flatten/harden with a chasing hammer on a bench block if desired

  • Add a headpin, charm or two, and ear wires

  • Note: This is a great way to use scrap wire!
  • Materials

    18 Gauge Round Half Hard Copper Wire
    H11-18H
    • Lesson Quantity: 6.00 pieces
    • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 1FT
    • Price: $0.81
    • Gold Club Price: $0.61
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    Ear Wires Copper
    • Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
    • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
    Headpins copper, 2 inch 20- or 21-gauge
    • Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
    • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
    Copper spacer beads
    • Lesson Quantity: 4.00 pieces
    • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
    6mm Crystal Aurore Boreale 5000 Round Swarovski Beads - Pack of 10
    A13-75B
    • Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
    • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
    • Price: $4.97
    • Gold Club Price: $3.73
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    6mm Topaz 5000 Round Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 10
    A13-84A
    • Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
    • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
    • Price: $4.97
    • Gold Club Price: $3.73
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    6mm Siam 5000 Round Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 10
    A13-90B
    • Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
    • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
    • Price: $4.10
    • Gold Club Price: $3.08
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    Tools

    Bench Block Helper with Steel and Nylon Blocks
    DAP-500.30
    • DAP-500.30
    • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
    • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
    • Price: $29.95
    • Gold Club Price: $22.46
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    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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    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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    • Category: Classic
    • Technique(s): Making Findings, Making Loops, Making Spirals, Wrapping, Beading, Twisting