Frosted Branch Earrings

Project details:

I have been wanting to try to make a wire branch with beads. They have a sparkling winter vibe. This would be a cool larger focal, or adding in some pearls would lend to the winter theme.

↓ Step-by-step

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Supplies you’ll need:

24 gauge wire
Czech glass 6mm melon rounds
Czech glass 3mm fire-polished rounds
Ear wire

I used flat-nose pliers to help twist the wire.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1

Cut two 32" pieces of wire, one for each earring.

Step 2

String a melon bead onto the center of the wire. Fold the wire up, then twist the wires together 6-7 times. Twisting the wire consistently tight is important for neatness. Follow the images for each step. For the shorter branches, I folded the wire about 1/4", then twisted, and for the longer branches, I folded the wire at a 1/2". Be careful not to overtwist so you don't break the wire. In the images, I worked in a zig-zag to create my branches.

Step 3

These images show the middle section of the branch. Continue sliding a bead on the wire, then twisting to form a branch.

Step 4

These images show the top section of the branch.

Step 5

To finish, twist both wires together at the top until you get 1.5" in length of twisted wire. Use round-nose pliers to create a loop. Wrap the excess cord around the base of the loop twice and trim. Open the loop on the ear wires.