Page 2          Ashleigh's Jewelry Wire Earrings Jewelry Making Project

Step 1:  Cut and straighten two pieces of 18G wire three inches long.  Cut two pieces of 20G 1/2 hard sterling silver wire three inches long.

Step 2:  Make a loop in one end of both pieces of 18G wire.  The loop must be just large enough to fit over a peg for the jig you use.  (I used Fine Step Jaw Pliers to make a loop for the WigJig Delphi.)  If you are not certain how to make a loop, select here for instructions. 

Step 3:  Place the loop you just made on the first peg on the jig and bend the wire against the second peg as shown at right.  In this case you are using the jig to make both pieces of 18G wire identical.   

   
Step 3 on WigJig Delphi
 

Step 4:  Remove the 18G wire from the jig and using a small (3 ounce) can bend the wire around the outside of the can.  Hold the wire at the end and at the bend made on the second peg shown above.  Press both these points on the wire tightly around the can. 
 

Step 4

Step 5

 Most, but not all of the jewelry supplies shown here can be purchased in our WigJig store.  We try to have a complete selection of jewelry supplies in our store including chain, wire, glass beads, findings, watches, tools, etc.