Jewelry: Embellished Herringbone Wire Earrings

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2 different looks for the same pattern

Embellished Herringbone earrings

A choice of a herringbone drop

or a tassel

Embellished Herringbone Wire Earrings Pattern

Category:

Jewelry

Type:

Earrings

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

wire wrapping
Making loops
making spirals

Pattern Description:

The herringbone pattern is a classic but very popular and pretty design. My take on it here is to further embellish it by the addition of tiny beads giving it a richer, almost Victorian look.

This tutorial will take you through all the steps for making the green earrings and the additional steps needed for the blue earrings tassel.
The materials given here are only for the green earrings.

As a bonus I have included written instructions for making a matching bangle and cocktail ring.

Every measurement is given in both metric and imperial systems.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

5cm/2in.

Materials:

25cm (10inches) of 1mm (18 gauge ) wire
1.2m (4ft) of 0.5mm(24 gauge) dead soft wire
2 12mm rice oval beads (colour A)
2 12mm rice oval beads (colour B)
40 2mm metal beads
2 earring wires
Wire cutters
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Tape measure/ruler
Polishing cloth
Nylon jaw pliers (for straightening wire)