Tuesday 13 November 2012

Sea Glass Wire Wrapped Earrings



Hey Everyone,

I shared these super cute earrings at Happy Hour Projects last week, we are headed into Summer here in New Zealand and what better way to celebrate than to make some beach inspired jewelry ?
These sweet earring are so easy to make, once you start, you won't be able to stop....trust me!

 What you will need for 1 pair of earrings:

2 long headpins, 2 hooks, beads ( I used 2 seed beads and 2 glass beads)
A pair of long nosed pliers and a pair of round nosed jewelry plies.

You could totally make these earrings without the round nosed pliers if you don't have any.



How to Make the Earrings: 
(following the step by step photos)

1. Thread the beads onto a long headpin.

2. Bend the headpin at a 90 degree angle.

3. Using the round nosed jewelry pliers bend the headpin back around to form a loop.

4. Twist the wire of the headpin around the loop once.

5. Start another twist,  but instead of going around the loop, pull the wire across the bead, towards the bottom bead.

6. Twist the tail around the seed bead.

7. Using the long nosed pliers, tighten the end of the wire to the seed bead.

8. Open the earring hook and slip on the wire wrapped bead.

9. Voila  - your earring is complete.... repeat steps 1-8 for the second earring.


How simple were those to make? So easy right?

I actually made 4 pairs in under an hour.

It also depends a little on your skill level, obviously if you're a beginner it will take a little longer for you to "whip" up a dozen of these. 

But what's so great about them, is that ANYONE can make a pair!

 

You can use any type and shape of bead for these earrings and they will still look cute...

And of course I couldn't resist a beachy photo shoot.... love my beachy props!


I really hope you enjoyed my tutorial and I hope I inspired you to try something new today. 


Take care everyone,

Don't forget to follow me on Facebook :-)


xxx

 
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42 comments:

  1. Connie@shabbyforsure14 November 2012 at 01:16

    Hi, Your earrings are gorgeous and I love your pictures. Great job...Connie

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  2. Our Pinteresting Family14 November 2012 at 02:40

    Beautiful job! I found your project next to mine at Today's Creative link up party. :) Megan

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  3. Anonymous14 November 2012 at 13:03

    Beautiful! How do I contact you about a custom piece?
    Thanks,
    Dee

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days15 November 2012 at 18:25

      Thanks Dee - check out my FB page or my Etsy - both icons on the side of the blog. Look forward to hearing from you xx Nat

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  4. Angela15 November 2012 at 03:43

    Wow, these would make gorgeous gifts! Thanks for the tutorial!

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days15 November 2012 at 18:26

      Thank you so much Angela - yes they would make fab wee gifts xx Nat

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  5. Heather @ The Beating Hearth15 November 2012 at 07:49

    Great tutorial Nat!! I think I have some sisters in law who would love to get these for Christmas...

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days15 November 2012 at 18:27

      Heather hunni - I really hope you try these - so easy and so rewarding xxx

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  6. Danni@SiloHillFarm15 November 2012 at 14:20

    Just stunning Natalie! How beautiful and your pictures are breathtaking as always!

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  7. Mel@Mellywood's Mansion15 November 2012 at 17:53

    Gorgeous Nat, I saw these on your guest post. So beautiful, I love your display on all the beachy shells.

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days15 November 2012 at 18:24

      Thank you hun - I'm taking those shells with me to the craft show as part of my displays too.

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  8. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)15 November 2012 at 18:00

    Fantastic job and great pictures!
    Looks awesome!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days21 November 2012 at 12:16

      Thank you so much Sanghamitra - your blog is beautiful xxx

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  9. Christine16 November 2012 at 07:30

    Natalie, they are beautiful!!!! GREAT tutorial!!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer... From Dream To Reality!

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  10. Fresh Juniper17 November 2012 at 02:02

    Lovely earrings. Saw your link on Chic on a Shoestring Flaunt It Friday. My post is #114. Thanks for showing us how to make these. Have a lovely weekend!

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  11. Unknown17 November 2012 at 16:37

    Beautiful! I'd love for you to come link up at my Show & Tell party. http://www.gingerlymade.com/2012/11/show-and-tell-2.html

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  12. Unknown17 November 2012 at 20:28

    These are just beautiful!!! And thanks so much for sharing with your tutorial!
    You make me think maybe, just maybe, I could do something like this!

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  13. Christina18 November 2012 at 01:38

    So pretty!

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  14. Lee18 November 2012 at 15:35

    I've made pendants like this before. They're so much fun.

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  15. Adorned From Above19 November 2012 at 11:02

    Beautiful earings. I love these. I have a link party and would love to have you share this and any other posts. It is called Wednesday's Adorned From Above Link Party. The link to the party is
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/11/wednesdays-adorned-from-above-link_14.html
    It runs Wednesday through Sunday night. I hope to see you there.
    Have a great week.
    Debi @ Adorned From Above

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  16. Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door19 November 2012 at 14:39

    So very pretty! And it truly does look easy though I always think that and for some reason these quick and easy projects always take me longer than I expect! But this project is definitely worth it. Thanks for sharing the great tutorial as well as the adorable earrings!

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  17. Mariel20 November 2012 at 11:22

    Awesome tutorial! I would love to have you come share this or any of your great ideas at the link party on ‘Or so she says…' There’s one going on right now (and every Saturday – Tuesday). Hope to see you there! www.oneshetwoshe.com

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  18. Janel from NellieBellie20 November 2012 at 14:56

    You are so talented!! I have some seaglass from SA. I need to try this!

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days23 November 2012 at 02:01

      Sorry I completely missed your comment Janel.
      Thank you so much girl - I hope you give this a try - so so easy.
      Happy Thanksgiving xxx Nat

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  19. Jocie@TheBetterHalf23 November 2012 at 14:03

    Hey Natalie! These are so cute. I have just started dabbling in jewelry making and it really is an art!

    Thanks so much for linking up and linking back last week at the Humble Brag! Even though its Black Friday, hope to see you back tomorrow to link up more great projects. Don't forget, we will be giving away more free ad space! :) Also, YOU WERE FEATURED, so grab a button - you earned it!
    http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/the-humble-brag-link-party-8/

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  20. Unknown3 January 2013 at 05:50

    This project is AMAZING...pinned and tweeted it!

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  21. Linda @ it all started with paint29 April 2013 at 13:00

    Um ... hello ... love these! I think I see some more pinning in their future ...


    :) Linda

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days12 May 2013 at 01:46

      haha thanks Linda, they were so easy to make xx Nat

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