10.Repeat Steps 7, 8, and 9 on each of the wire
ends: adding beads, sliding them up to the
loop, and then hammering the ends flat on
each of the wires. Repeat this process on the
other earring.
11.File the flattened ends of the wires to remove
any sharp or rough edges. Use a fine grit
sanding pad to go over the area where you
have filed to smooth the edges and remove
any file marks. If needed, use the fine grit
sanding pad to remove any marker lines on
the silver wire.
12.With chain nose pliers, gently open the loop
at the bottom of the ear wire and place it
through the loop that you formed at the top
of the beaded wires. Close the loop at the
bottom of the ear wire. Repeat this step on
the other earring.Some of the many variations on this project are
pictured here. The possibilities are endless. You can
bend zigzags in the wire or curve one end of the
wire. If you do choose to add curves and zigzags,
you should add enough extra length to the wire so
that the earrings still have enough length to dance
around your ears.You can pick up inexpensive
20-gauge metal wire at a hard-
ware store and play with your
designs before doing them in sterling
silver.