Artistic Wire® Open Ear Wire Jig
Courtesy of Beadalon®
Instructions
Step 1
Insert a piece of wire (20-24 gauge) 5 inches (12.7cm) in length through the hole in the findings form and bend the end (this helps to hold the wire firmly as you bend the wire around the pegs).
Step 2
Line up the wire with the acrylic guide, then go in between the peg and the oval form at the top of the findings form, pulling firmly on the wire as you bend it around the form.
Step 3
Wrap the wire over and down the acrylic form (clockwise) then down the side of the triangle acrylic form then out to the right.
Step 4
Cut the end of the wire as shown (it’s advised to use a wire rounder on the end of the ear wire to smooth out the sharp edges left by the flush-cutters).
Step 5
Use the long leg of the ear wire to customize your ear wires, then make a loop for dangling designs.
Step 6
Far left a spiral and ring was added. Near left a pearl was added with a ring.
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