Modern BIG LOOP Earwires for Minimalist Earring Designs

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Lately I've found myself drawn to bold modern jewelry designs with strong graphic lines. And these modern big loop earwires are the perfect foundation for both minimalist and bold graphic earrings.
I'm going to use these modern earwires in an upcoming earring tutorial, so stay tuned for that video! Today, though, we're going to make some fun and simple modern big loop earwires that you can leave unadorned or you can add a simple beaded dangle for a quick and colorful pair of earrings to wear or gift.
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MATERIALS:
20ga Brass Jewelry Wire
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Modern Big Loop Earwires
00:19 - About the Earwires
01:04 - Materials
02:04 - Prep the Wires
03:23 - Form the Wrapped Loops
06:50 - Harden the Wires
10:07 - Shape the Wires
16:48 - Finish the Hooks
21:03 - Coming Next Week!
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Пікірлер: 39

@jeanetteandonian3430 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You are a great teacher! I love this earring style and I have been looking for ideas for a professionally-styled, modern earring without soldering.

@Door44Studios Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed this tutorial. Thanks for watching!

@stlounsbury Жыл бұрын

I love how you roll the stem of the ear wire!! So smart! Thank you.

@Door44Studios Жыл бұрын

Yes! That little trick makes such a big difference in the straightness and rigidity of the finished ear wires. Glad you liked this video. Thanks for watching!

@martioneal3482 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a Leo too. My birthdate is August 14. Happy belated birthday. I hope you had a good one. I love these earrings. They're simple and easy. Thank you so much for everything. 🎉🎂🎉

@Door44Studios 2 жыл бұрын

Happy belated birthday to you too, Marti! My birthday is the 16th -- so close. Glad you enjoyed the tutorial. Thanks for watching!

@SherylLynn333 2 жыл бұрын

I love the ease and simplicity of these earrings. So much can be done with these

@Door44Studios 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they're very versatile. So glad you enjoyed this simple tutorial!

@yamilehodson4362 11 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@consueloyoung4484 2 жыл бұрын

I love the simplicity of the style, am going to make them for myself tomorrow. They will make wonderful Christmas gifts 🎁. Thank you 🙏🏼 💗

@Door44Studios 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. They do make wonderful gifts! So easy, yet elegant. Enjoy!

@rayetteadair6734 2 жыл бұрын

Love the earrings and am looking forward to the next earring tutorial ❣❣❣

@Door44Studios 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you like them! Thanks for watching. See you next week!!

@moniquesmith5501 Жыл бұрын

Cant wait to try these thanks great tutorial

@Door44Studios Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

@tishsmiddy71 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely 😊 thank you

@Door44Studios 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching!

@amberm2777 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh I have some tiny Moldavite facets that put in snapset pendants, this ear hook would be perfect to hang them from, it's exactly what I was looking for ! Thank you 🤩

@Door44Studios 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. This does indeed sound like a perfect way to show off your Moldavite settings. I'd love to see how they turn out!

@shitalnayi2580 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you for the tutorial ad usual beautifully explained and easy too hahahaha I love your videos really they are so much easier to make and follow too thanks again please keep me uploaded when you have a new video please

@Door44Studios 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos. Be sure to click on the subscribe button and on the notification bell so you'll be notified whenever I upload new videos.

@andreathrasher5879 Жыл бұрын

I love these so much!!! Thank you! Could i make these with half hard Gold filled?

@Door44Studios Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you like them! Yes, you can absolutely use half hard gold filled wire to make these ear wires. Have fun!

@andreathrasher5879 Жыл бұрын

@@Door44Studios Thank you very kindly! ❤️

@AilisCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

what was the tool's name for the hardening block you use to roll the wire and harden it before doing the earwire part? please list the tool's name thanks so much, oh and very nice tutorial and earrings. just love the design.

@Door44Studios 2 жыл бұрын

It's called a ring clamp. I use it frequently in my tutorials, and I'm sure I've listed it in other videos. I'll make a note to start listing tools in the video descriptions. Thanks for the feedback!

@liviaohihoin1316 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great video!! Is it possible to skip the tumbler if one doesn't have one? What are the benefits of investing in one?

@Door44Studios 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Livia! Yes, it is absolutely possible to skip the tumbler if you don't have one. You can always polish your jewelry by hand using polishing cloths (Sunshine cloths are my favorite) and Pro Polish pads. If you have a rotary tool, you can also get polishing wheels and use your rotary tool instead. The main benefit of investing in a tumbler is that it saves you time. You can let your tumbler do the tedious work of polishing while you make more jewelry. This is an important consideration if you're making jewelry for sale (it's less of a concern if you're a hobbyist). The other major benefit of a tumbler versus a rotary tool is that a tumbler makes far less of a mess. My current "studio" is a corner of the bedroom that I share with my husband, so I strive to keep my workbench as clean and tidy as possible. That means I don't use any power tools that will clutter up my bench and/or create a lot of dirt and grime. And rotary tools, useful as they are, inevitably create a lot of dust and debris that can linger in the air and accumulate on surfaces. So, it's always best to use a rotary tool in a dedicated studio space with good ventilation. I love using rotary tools, and I can't wait to get one. But that will have to wait until I'm able to separate my workspace and my living space.

@liviaohihoin1316 2 жыл бұрын

@@Door44Studios That makes absolute sense, thank you so much for the thorough reply! Is there a tumbler brand that you recommend?

@Door44Studios 2 жыл бұрын

@@liviaohihoin1316 Loretone is the only brand I've owned and I've never felt the need to try a different brand because I've been so happy with both of my Loretone tumblers. The company has been working to get caught up after suffering some supply chain setbacks over the past several months. But those tumblers should be back on the market again very soon, if they're not already. Kingsley North is a Loretone dealer. So if you can't find one on Amazon yet, you try Kingsley. When I talked with a Loretone rep a while back, he said they were fulfilling orders for their dealers first. Then they would start making tumblers available through their own retail shops.

@liviaohihoin1316 2 жыл бұрын

@@Door44Studios Got it, thanks again for all this useful information! I really appreciate you taking the time to answer so thoroughly.

@judygribble8506 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Wendy can you tell me what the wedge block you use to wire harden is called and where I might buy one at? Thank you Judy

@Door44Studios 2 жыл бұрын

Of course! The wedge that I use is part of another useful tool called a ring clamp. Just search for "jeweler's ring clamp" on Amazon or Etsy and you'll find them. You'll also see me use my ring clamp in many of my tutorials and you'll find links to that tool on my blog here: door44studios.com/twig-pendant-make-along/

@judygribble8506 2 жыл бұрын

Where would I buy one I've the wooden wedges you use to harden your wire?

@Door44Studios 2 жыл бұрын

I provided a link to the ring clamp in my reply to your previous question. But you can use any sort of small wood block for this purpose. Even a piece of scrap lumber or millwork that you have around your house will work.

@andreathrasher5879 Жыл бұрын

I have some Dead Soft Brass but it’s not ‘Red’ Brass. What’s the difference? Thanks again and I’m sorry for all the questions!!!❤

@Door44Studios Жыл бұрын

Don't apologize for asking questions. That's what I'm here for! Red brass is a particular brass alloy that has a color that's very similar to 14k gold. So, it's the type of brass that's most often used for making jewelry. But other brass alloys work well for jewelry too. They just have more of a true brass color, which is more yellow than gold.

@andreathrasher5879 Жыл бұрын

@@Door44Studios OHhhhhh! I definitely want some but I sure hate the springiness of Brass!!! It looks great though! 🌟💓I’ve been making my own plain French hooks for my earrings for a couple of years but yesterday I bought your awesome tutorial on the different designs! I absolutely love it and can’t wait to make some! Thank you for sharing your talent with us! ❤️❤️❤️

@Door44Studios Жыл бұрын

@@andreathrasher5879 brass is definitely springy! That's a good quality for ear wires but it is more challenging to work with, for sure. I'm so glad you're enjoying the ear wire bundle!