We will begin this project with the instructions for making the earrings. The pendant design will be discussed after we have completed the earrings. For ease of description we will call the wire component that is the basis for these earrings the raindrop wire component because it is in the shape of a raindrop. Step 1: Straighten a segment of 16 gauge wire 7 1/2 inches long. Cut this segment with your flush cutter. Either Soft or 1/2 hard wire will work, although 1/2 hard wire may be slightly easier to use. (Practice making this piece in 18 gauge practice wire several times before trying the 16 gauge wire.) Step 2: Using your step jaw pliers make a "P" loop in one end of the wire. This loop should be sized to fit over the regular metal peg for your jig. Directions for making a "P" loop in 16 gauge wire are different than the directions for making a loop in 18 or 20 gauge wire. Visit here to view our directions on how to make a loop in 16 gauge wire. Step 3: Grasp the wire by the loop and straighten the wire with
your nylon jaw pliers. It is very important that your wire be very
straight. This piece has longer sections of straight wire and any
bends in the wire will be obvious errors in your
Step 4: Position one metal peg and the 7/8" Super Peg from our set of Large Round Super Pegs in your jig as shown. Your Spiral Maker can be used instead of the 7/8" Large Round Super Peg if you don't have the Super Peg. Peg one is 1 3/4" from the center of peg 2. You can use the same pattern on any of our WigJig tools as long as you separate the two pegs by about 1 3/4 to 2 inches measured from the centers of each peg. |
finished
piece.