Modern Chandelier Earrings Chapter 3
7.To make the loops at the bottom of the
curved memory wire, use the round nose
pliers to grip the end of the memory wire
and roll it inward to form a loop. Release the
wire and roll again to close the loop. This
wire is not easy to bend, so it may take a few
attempts to get the loop closed. Repeat this
step on each end of the curved wires. Set
these aside.8.Slide a bead onto a head pin.5.Continue to firmly hold the wire in the jaws
of the round nose pliers and, using your fin-
gers, further bend the wire around the pliers
until the wire ends are both curved up. This
will form the loop where you will attach the
ear wires. Continue to bend the memory wire
until you have the curve that you want for
your earrings. The earrings shown here have
a curve that is almost a half circle.
6.Repeat this step with the other wire. After
you have bent both wires, you can compare
the curve of the two wires and the length
of the end wires. Adjust the curves by bend-
ing the wires with your fingers. Use the chain
nose pliers to break the ends of the memory
wire to make the two wires the same length.
Remember: Break the memory wire, do not
cut it with wire cutters.