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Step 5:  At this point you can easily see the advantages of using the WigJig Spiral Maker to make this cage.  The two center wire tails become natural handles to pull the cage apart, making a figure as near to a sphere as possible.  Try to space the wire loops evenly. 

 

Cages jewelry making project made using WigJig jewelry tools, Spiral Maker, beads and jewelry supplies.
   
Step 5 Pull Apart Cage
 
Step 6:  Now we need to open the cage so that we can put a bead in the center of the cage.  This is done by hand, pulling apart two sides of the cage as shown at left. 

Step 7:  At this point we need to cut the wire tails off using our flush cutter.  This leaves us with an open clamshell of wire. 

Step 8:  In the center of the clamshell place a 6mm bead.  Thread a 2 or 2.5mm metal bead onto a 2" head-pin and thread the headpin into the hole of the 6mm bead. 

Step 9:  Now close the cage by hand and thread the head-pin completely through the 6mm bead and the opposite center of the cage. 


Cages jewelry making project made using WigJig jewelry tools, beads, wire and jewelry supplies.
Step 6 Open Cage



Cages jewelry making project made using WigJig jewelry tools, beads, wire and jewelry supplies. 
 Step 9 Finished Cage
Step 10:  To finish this earring, attach the head-pin to the ear wire with a wrapped loop.  For this earring I made the ear wire using a pattern like the one here.  The steps for making the wrapped loop are also shown here.  The finished earring is shown at right. 

Finished Cages Earrings jewelry making project made using WigJig jewelry tools, Spiral Maker, beads and jewelry supplies.
Step 10 Finished Earring

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This WigJig jewelry making project is provided as part of WigJig University - College of Jewelry Making Designs.  We try to provide interesting jewelry projects using beads, jewelry wire and other jewelry supplies.  We hope that these pictures will provide you enough information for you to complete this project.  Some of the skills and jewelry making techniques have not been discussed here.  For beginners, we suggest that you visit our Beginners Start Here pages. These pages discuss the skills necessary for making jewelry in the detail that beginners need. We also suggest that beginners to jewelry making might need to visit the WigJig University College of Jewelry Making Techniques for additional information about some of the skills and techniques shown. 

 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.