Ellie's Handcrafted Jewelry
"Charis" Swirly Earrings Tutorial — PDF Download
Make a pair of gorgeous swirly wire earrings and learn to make your own ear wires too!
The Charis earrings are delicate, eye-catching, and surprisingly achievable. This tutorial teaches you how to hammer wire for beautiful texture and dimension, then add a lashing weave to secure the swirly component. Best of all, you don't even need to buy ear wires! The tutorial shows you how to make your own from the same wire used in the project. With 26 pages and over 60 crystal-clear step-by-step images, you'll feel confident every step of the way.
What you'll learn:
- How to create a hammered wire frame with texture and depth
- The lashing weave technique to secure swirly components
- How to make your own ear wires from scratch (no extra supplies needed!)
Materials needed (per pair):
- (x2) 4mm Beads
- (x2) 4" 18 Gauge Round Wire (Dead-Soft)
- (x2) 6" 20 Gauge Round Wire (Dead-Soft)
- (x2) 24" 28 Gauge Round Wire (Dead-Soft)
- (x2) Jump Rings
- Ear Wires (optional — or make your own!)
Tools needed:
- Flush Cutters
- Chain Nose Pliers
- Round Nose Pliers
- Flat Nose Pliers (optional)
- Ring Mandrel
- Bail Making Pliers (optional)
- Chasing Hammer & Bench Block
- Ruler & Sharpie
- File/Cup Bur File (optional, for ear wires)
What happens after purchase:
You'll receive an order confirmation email with a download link. Please allow a minute or two after purchase before downloading. Message me if you have any issues — I'm happy to help!
This is a PDF digital download. Nothing will be shipped to you.
Please note: You may sell your finished work with credit to Elizabeth at Ellie's Handcrafted Jewelry. You may not copy, sell, distribute, or teach this pattern without written consent.
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