{"product_id":"malachite-bead-earrings","title":"Malachite Bead Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe've created a simple pair of wire wrapped bead earrings in no time at all! Make the perfect treat for yourself or a gift for someone special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great beginner project, which doesn't require any soldering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStep by step instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Use side cutters to cut 10cm of wire - this will give you enough for your post and excess for wire wrapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. The bead we have used is 8mm. On one end of the wire use pliers to bend 0.8mm of wire at a right angle. Thread the short end through the bead hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Hold the bead securely and wrap 2 full circles around the bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Use pliers to create another right angle in line with the hole that has the wire in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Bend the wire over the bead to the base of the bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Create another right angle away from the base of the bead. This will form the post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Use side cutters to cut the wire at 1cm to form the post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Use a file to smooth the end of the wire as this needs to be smooth and safe to insert through your pierced ear lobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9. Work harden the earring post by squeezing with nylon jaw pliers. (An alternative way to harden the wire is to place the hoop onto a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/all-silversmithing-tools\/item\/steel-bench-block-c184\" style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003esteel block\u003c\/a\u003e and tap gently using a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/all-silversmithing-tools\/item\/rawhide-mallet-C3\" style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003erawhide mallet\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/all-silversmithing-tools\/item\/repousse-hammer-c77\" style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003echasing hammer.\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10. Next create a notch on the ear post where the earring scroll will sit. If you have limited tools, the simplest way to do this is by using wire cutters to hold onto the wire and twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11. Attach the earring scroll onto the post - these can be adjusted to make tighter or looser if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10. Repeat for the other earring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour earrings are now complete!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beauty of wire wrapping is that you can experiment with your designs such as adding more loops or using other beads. Have fun and get creative!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuggested tools\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/all-silversmithing-tools\/item\/side-cutters-c123\"\u003eSide cutters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/all-silversmithing-tools\/item\/round-nose-jewellers-pliers\"\u003eRound nose pliers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/all-silversmithing-tools\/item\/snipe-nose-jewellers-pliers\"\u003eSnipe nose pliers\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/pliers-wire-cutters\/item\/flat-nose-jewellers-pliers\"\u003eflat nose pliers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/pliers-wire-cutters\/item\/professional-double-nylon-jaw-flat-nose-pliers\"\u003eNylon jaw pliers\u003c\/a\u003e for work hardening (or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/all-silversmithing-tools\/item\/steel-bench-block-c184\"\u003esteel block\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/all-silversmithing-tools\/item\/rawhide-mallet-C3\"\u003erawhide mallet\u003c\/a\u003e\/\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/all-silversmithing-tools\/item\/repousse-hammer-c77\"\u003echasing hammer\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou may like to get our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/pliers-wire-cutters\/item\/pliers-pack-C124\"\u003epack of pliers \u0026amp; side cutters\u003c\/a\u003e which is an economical way of buying all the pliers you will need for every project!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHelpful pages\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/jewellery-making-tips\/silversmithing-and-soldering-advice\"\u003eRead silversmithing advice pages\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/jewellery-making-tips\/silversmithing-and-soldering-advice\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/jewellery-making-tips\/beading-and-threading-techniques-and-advice\"\u003eRead beading advice pages\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/jewellery-making-tips\/wire-wrapping-techniques-advice\/how-to-work-harden-jewellery-making-wire\"\u003eHow to work harden jewellery wire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJewellery making books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jewellery-making-books-dvds\/item\/the-encyclopedia-of-wire-jewellery-techniques-sara-withers-c257\"\u003eThe Encyclopedia Of Wire Jewellery Techniques - Sara Withers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kernowcraft Rocks \u0026 Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52677413437787,"sku":null,"price":11.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2112\/3163\/files\/46898.jpg?v=1774526362","url":"https:\/\/www.kernowcraft.com\/products\/malachite-bead-earrings","provider":"Kernowcraft Rocks \u0026 Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}