Picture Yourself Making Jewelry and Beading

(Wang) #1

3.Using the chain nose pliers, bend the head
pin wire next to the top bead at a 90-degree
(or right) angle.


4.Hold the head pin with the beads on it in
one hand with the wire that you bent point-
ing toward you. Using the round nose pliers,
grip the end of the head pin wire that is
pointing toward you, and roll it away from
you. Your hand position will be similar to
that of holding a bicycle handlebar (think
of turning the ignition key to start your car).
Release the pliers from the head pin wire.
At this point, the opening in the loop at the
top of the head pin wire should still be large
enough to slip the ear wire on. After adding
the ear wire, use the round nose pliers to
grasp the loop of the head pin wire and roll
the loop closed. If necessary, you can use the
round nose or chain nose pliers to adjust the
shape of your loop at the top of the head pin.


5.Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the second
earring.

Free download pdf