Dancing Wire Earrings Chapter 2
8.Add seed beads to one side of the wire. Slide
the seed beads up to the top of the wire next
to the loop. This will help to keep them safely
out of the way while you are hammering the
ends of the wire flat.9.Lay the wire on a hard flat surface and, with
the hammer, strike the end of the wire with
a firm tap using the G” mark that you made
on the end of the wire as a visual guide. You
may need to strike the wire end multiple
times to achieve the flatness that you desire.
Because this project uses 20-gauge sterling
silver wire, you will not need to use a lot of
force to flatten the end. It is better to gently
strike the end multiple times than to use a
lot of force when you strike the wire and risk
ruining or misshaping the wire.6.Repeat Steps 3–5 with the second wire.
Compare the length of the two wires. If
necessary, use the wire cutters or tin snips
to trim the ends to make them even.
7.Use the ruler to measure and mark the wire
G” from each end. This will give you a visual
guide as you flatten the ends of the wires
with the hammer. Flattening the wire ends
will keep your seed beads from sliding off.