Atlantic Waves Earrings - Easy Wire Work
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- In this video I show you how to make very cool wire work earrings to match my "Atlantic Waves" bracelet. Check out the gallery at the end for inspiration to spark your own creative flair.
This video is Closed Captioned for the hearing impaired. You can turn it on/off by clicking the CC button next to the settings button.
Check out my links below to learn how to make your own ear wires and to antique/patina with liver of sulfur
Tools & Materials
med or heavy duty round nose pliers
flat nose pliers
full flush cutters
wire straighteners
rawhide or nylon mallet
chasing hammer
steel bench block
sharpie marker
ruler
16 gauge soft wire (I used bare copper)
Optional: liver of sulfur, 0000 fine steel wool, wax polish
DIY ear wires video: • How To Make Perfectly ...
Patina/antique: • Metalwork Techniques -...
"Atlantic Waves" bracelet: • Easy Wire Work Cuff Br...
"Atlantic Waves" Pendant: • "Atlantic Waves" Penda...
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i made these earrings to day Liz and i loved them, i plan to make lots of them, and to add some wire wrapped smaller crystals or pearl beads on to the side ends of my waves, and make some to add a wire wrapped small gem in the middle of the spiral. thank you very much for these video's. so far, ive only seen and followed the waves earrings and bracelett, so i will look out more of your videos, as they are fantastic. thank you Liz. Laura in england uk.
+Laura Aqui Thank you so much Laura for your kind feedback and support.
I love these. Can't wait to make. Thanks. You're a great teacher for a beginner.
Thank you Linda, that's what i like to hear.
Finally i get a video makeing these earrings thank you please make more wire Earring tutorials Thank you in advace
I absolutely love your jewelry design skill! I ended making a spiral pendant necklace and earrings with rose gold wire and it came out beautifully. Thanks again!
I love love love these "WAVES"! They are the "COOLIEST"! Actually I am able to do these and look good. I make the bracelet too. Thank you so much for sharing.......
Show us some more things Liz, please.
Thank you so much Sandi. I love your enthusiasm and your encouragement. I will be releasing lots more.
Loved this tut. and made them with 3/8" soft aluminum wire. The challenge was the loop at the back, I cut it off and made a swirl out of a 1 1/2" straight finding. Used JB weld to attach it at the back and it worked. Very different look from yours but lots of compliments on them. I never knew about the hammering and also did this, really good tip. Thanks for the great video. I am going to make a pendant next with the same pattern and wire. Janice
James Campbell Thank you Janice. I love when people try different things and make it their own. You could just do the center spiral, having a wire at either side of it, one making the "waves" and the other just turning a loop at the top. That might be easier. Thanks for watching.
Great instruction on hammering. I've been hammering for a while now, and never considered all the tips you offered up. Thank you!
You are so welcome vidbox44. Thanks so much!
Thanks so much for your great tutorials. I love them. I am new to jewelry making and I find myself watching your videos everyday.
Amber Yates Thank you so much Amber. You made me smile.
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I admit I have trouble with my spirals but am getting along. I don't give up. I love your art. Namaste
You do a great job explaining the details! So many people forget that thanks for sharing your skills friend
Thank you so much ❤
Enjoyed your tutorial, I can't wait to try this. This will be my first attempt working with wire. Thank you for your effort. You made it look easy.
Thank you so much, Viola. Welcome to the addicting world of wire work!
Great job Liz. You make it look so easy and very clear instructions. Look forward to more wire work from you. Thanks.
Sandra Robbins Thank you Sandra.
What a fantastic tutorial! Very well done and the end result is beautiful. You are a natural teacher.
Thank you so much Karen for watching and for your kindness...it made me smile first thing this morning.
Ciao, io sono italiana, no speak english,mi sono iscritta al tuo canale, complimenti, sei brava!
What a clear tutorial! Can't wait to try these earrings.
Walter Ganus Thank you Walter.
I love your tutorials. You give clear instructions that are easy to follow. Thank you.
Thank you.
You are a wonderful instructor.This tutorial is a definite 10!
Thank you so much, Virginia. Big smile on my face :o)
Just like you knew what you were doing !! Verrry nice...I like swirls..thanks Liz.
Thank you so much fancynancy. Your positive feedback made my morning!
❤️❤️ how they came out and the way you teach is super, thank you
Wonderful tutorials. Easy to follow with great tips. Thanks.
Love your tutorial! I haven't worked with wire a lot but I love it. I need to get some more of the tools (hammers, blocks). Look forward to watching more of your videos!!
Pam Wilson Thank you so much Pam for watching and leaving your great comment. I will be selling the tools and wire on my website that will be up and running very soon. www.makingiteasywithliz.com
Love this, I'll be making some of these tomorrow 😍💜
love love love these and the Atlantic Wave bracelet!!
I love it! Okay, I need to get a ball hammer, rawhide hammer and bench block. Thanks =D
Lillian Russo Thank you so much Lillian. I do have those things for sale. My site is still under construction but I could still ship them to you. Send me a message if you are interested.
Love them. Unfortunately I am just starting out and do not have any types of hammers.Looks like I will have to get some.Thanks again for a great tutorial
Debra Shorten Thanks so much Debra. Wire and metal are my faves to work with. These earrings are lovely left alone and you don't need to hammer them, it's just an option so get to it and make these! LOL
Love your tutorial,cannot wait to try.
Had a hard time with the little loop to hang from - but great success with the rest!
Thanks!!
Keep watching for reference..and I want to buy these!!!!!! Love them.. :)
You're tutorials are awesome! And I pray even for me , 'Easy Peasy!
Excellent tutorial.
Thank you, Laura ❤
hi Liz , i decided to give it a try and after i bit of confusion i made the earrings , i will follow your directions much closely on my next try but i did pretty good on my first try , oh i also made the cuff ,it was very easy to make ..thank you :)
Thank you Daisy. Yes I think my technique for these take a bit of practice. You could also just spiral the wires and make a loop at the top instead of from the back. I think I will do an alternative video to add to this one. Thanks so much for watching.
These are so creative. I love them...
Right on Mary Lou, thank you so much!
This is a very instructive video - well done, nothing left to guess about.
Right on Pam, that makes me happy. Thanks for watching.
I love the ear rings really awesome. Thank you for sharing
Love them! Can't wait to make my own pair. Thanks so much for sharing your skills!! Really, really appreciate it!
Kathy Spiers Thank you so much Kathy and you are welcome!...I often wonder if I babble too much, lol.
I have come up with some really cute wire work Xmas tree earrings that I'm going to do a video on, same concept.
Making It Easy with Liz Disagree on the babbling...I enjoyed it and you're a good teacher, showing each process! Saw your matching bracelet wave video and would love a pendant too--think I could probably do a pendant based on your other pieces but would love a video from you too! Can't wait for the Christmas Tree Earring!!
Kathy Spiers Thanks again Kathy
I do have a pendant that matches and it's so cool. I am planning it to be my next video to complete the set. I so appreciate your kind feedback. Thanks again.
So cute. Thanks for sharing will be trying this soon.
Love the tutorial. You are very easy to follow. The earrings are fantastic.!
Thank you Mary!
Check out my latest video. These are easy and match my Atlantic Waves bracelet.
Fran Unger Hi Fran, I don't know why you can't watch my videos...are you watching it right from RUclips? I'm sorry I do not have written instructions to email.
Love it!!! And you did a great job demonstrating.....
nubian goddess Thank you so much for watching.
Love these, just had a go!! Wish I could show you how they turned out lol! I'm quite pleased for a first attempt! :-D Thank you x
Paula x
Charwoman Right on! Thanks so much for watching and if you want to share your creations, you can post them to my Facebook page facebook.com/makingiteasywithliz
Making It Easy with Liz Thanks Liz, I'll have a look!! :)
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I am looking forward to trying this. Thanks!
Thank you for this easy to watch and understand video! I'm learning here,
and I'm hooked! :)
Love love it!! Great tutorial.
Thank you, June.
Mine came out great!! Thank you so much for the tut!
kim jackson That's great to hear Kim. Thank you for watching.
Very beautiful and col earrings. I am going to try to make some.
I have learned so much,,,thank you ,,,great instruction very informative!
You are a great instructor!!
+prayznHm Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment.
+Cindy cav thanks for watching.
Great instructions....can't wait to try this...
Right on Linda! They are fun and the possibilities are endless. Thanks so much for your support.
Thank you. I'm so inspired.
Josephine Colon You are so welcome Josephine, and thank you so much for watching.
Liz, no sé Inglés pero lo haces ver fácil par una principiante como yo, lo haré aunque en el interior de la República Mexicana donde vivo no he conseguido algunas de las herramientas como son las pinzas para enderezar el alambre, los martillos que se usan y la tabla de aluminio para equilibrar los aretes y otras herramientas, pero aún así lo haré, gracias por compartir tus video, tu admirador Mexicana.
Mucho gracias, Orquidea.
Making It Easy with Liz Question: Couldn't you just make them go the same direction instead of mirroring,except the loop for attaching the ear wire.....putting one to the front and one to the back when you make the spirals at the tops of the earrings, and then when you put them on the ear wire just flip one over to the backside...showing the opposite side and direction? Maybe not on all types, but on flat earriing? Thanks in advance for your answer and for this great tutorial!
Ciao. ..bellissima tecnica!complimenti 😉
I love your tutorials!!! You’re so pleasant to follow!!! Thank you!!!
Thank you, Sarah.
Liz, I love these earrings and thanks so much for the tutorial. Question: Could you not make both earrings the same, going in the same direction, and then when they're done just turn one over so that they are opposite? Hope you know what I mean....lol
Nope, never mind....just figured it out on my own...wouldn't work...disregard my inquiry...lol. Thanks again for the video! ;)
Susan Contreras Ha ha...yes Susan, I thought the same thing. You could get away with what you are saying if you ended at the top and just made a simple loop without it being behind the spiral. I have made them that way too.
Liz, I loved this tutorial and also love your sense of humor! My question is, can't you just make two matching earrings identical (remembering to make the top loop should mirror the other one) and then flip one over - to be matching mirrors of each other?
And would it be OK (maybe easier) to use nylon nosed players to help flatten and control the beginning spiral? I don't want to make short cuts if it'll waste time and wire.
Also, have you ever tried using a torch on your copper wire? It leaves gorgeous colors and is easier (for me) than doing a Liver of Sulfur treatment - stinky!
Thanks again so much - and keep the laughter coming! (As I watch your tutorials, I started with you Atlantic Waves cuff - so I always think of you as Wonder Woman!) ;-)
Antoinette Marlow Thank you so much Antoinette. To answer your 1st question, no it won't work doing it the way I show you because the loop wire comes from the back but you could do mirrored if you left the loop wire at the top of the spiral.
You can use nylon pliers but sometimes you cannot get them to grip well and your spiral slips. If you are worried about marring your wire, put painter's tape on the jaws. It is totally up to you to experiment and find what works best for you.
I have use a torch before and yes I get gorgeous results but not antiqued which is just a warm tone that I was looking for. The colors from the torch are unpredictable and for just antiquing, I like the liver of sulfur. I only use a drop so the smell is no more foul than a hard boiled egg.
Thanks so much for your comments, suggestions and support!
Thank you for your response, your work is beautiful, this vid is just not easy for me to follow. Still in all I think your jewelry is great.
Hi Jan
Thank you for watching. It might be easier if you just spiraled the wires evenly and made a loop at the top with the one wire instead of stopping and bringing it up the back.
If I use 20 gauge and hammer them would they be firm enough ? LOVE THESE !
I say give it a try...I have prototypes everywhere!
Awesome.. Love them!! Beautiful work👍
+smithk6977 Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment.
Hi. Nice work. You are very strong, I could not manipulate the 16 ga wire, my hands are to arthritic. But I managed with a lessor ga. I was wondering does this spiral have a name? Well thank you for sharing your excellent design we are fortunate to have you.
Thank you so much for watching. Yes, my hands are pretty strong but with practice you gain more control over the wire too, knowing where to grab it, etc.
Ty. Great finish!
+janie marie Thanks so much Janie.
Hey girl, Pennie again. Where do you buy your wire. I see people use Riogrande or something like that. Thoughts?
Are you in the States? Try Parawire.com
Thanks! Nice ideas.
You're welcome Mike, and thank you for watching.
Do u know a good supplier for wore, hypoallergenic fish hooks and plier tools?
Thanks!
Nice. Wish we could see how they look on.
Sorry about that...they do look fabulous on.
Thanks a lot
we need to get you a HD camera... 720p baby!
+pesto12601 I do shoot in HD but I live in the boonies with horrible upload speed (6-7 hrs) but my newer videos are all in HD now because I go to town to the library and upload in minutes. Thanks for the suggestion and for watching.
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Cool... I look forward to watching some of the new videos!
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LizI love your tutorials. You write them so they are so easy to follow and with very little practice your able to make beautiful pieces and able to add/change the design to make it your own.I do have one question. Where can I find the wire straighteners you use? They look like they would make what for me is almost impossible an easy part of wire working again.Thanks for all you doTammy
Hi Tammy...thank you for your support. I do sell the straighteners on my website.
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con 16 gage se ve muy grueso y tosco ?
debe utilizar cable blando muerto en los calibres más pesados.
Couldn't see the closed caption button
Gorgeaus....
paola morandl thank you so much for watching Paola.
I love your design
Hi,
Do you experience any pain in your hands while making wire jewelry?
I appreciate you for making this video!
Thank you Brittany. I did it for so many years, my hands are strong. Don't over do it, walk away and do some stretches. Thanks for watching ♥️
what number wire are you using
16 gauge
Where can I buy ear wire from?
ChanaYah I'm not sure what you mean? Ready-made ear wires or wire to make them?
If you are wanting wire, Google "half-hard copper wire". I only sell dead soft on my website.
Nice voice
Thanks Chris.
Actual instructions start at 4 minutes mark
I tend to babble LOL
@@makingiteasywithliz dont try that you all babble on nonsensically so the vlogs goes beyong a certain amount of time for #$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$from you tube LOL
@@makingiteasywithliz however YOU ARE A GREAT TEACHER AS I DID MAKE THOSE EaRRINGS AND WORE THEM TO TEACH my class i do come back to it from time to time just to view and refresh my skill
I have worked with wire wrapping of various sorts, this is as clear as mud. I am not anal, just not inclined to continually try to form wire I an abstract mirror. Sorry. Not my type and I am easy to please.
I know I can't please everyone. Thanks for letting me know?