How to Make Wire Earring Hooks & Hoops Tip Tuesday Tutorial

[@karenavey2183]

Thanks Heather! Should I hammer after making ear wires to set the shape?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Yes, you can hammer the wire with a rawhide mallet. I should have suggested that and will add it to the description. THANK YOU.

[@debbielc8599]

This was such a great tutorial! Very simply put. It all made sense and seems so easy the way you do it.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you Debbie.

[@marystephenson3982]

Thank you! I keep running out of hooks... this is awesome.❤

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome Mary

[@janiceward9297]

Great, clear instructions, thank you! I’d to love to have your booklet mentioned at the end of the video. Thank you very much.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Janice. Here is the link for the ebook: www.heatherboydwire.com/newsletter/

[@tae_fanai7756]

I have watch so much tutorial for this but yours the best BTW thanks

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Baxxie.

[@marthascott292]

I will be making these today. I need to make a pair of earrings for my sister in law and this tutorial is perfect for my project. Thanks Heather ❤

[@HeatherBoydWire]

So happy the tutorial is helpful Martha. Have fun with your earrings!

[@ShellyBroomes]

This one with less tools is best for me...thanks again

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome Shelly.

[@pdias8469]

Thank you Heather for your great tutorial.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome

[@evelynflores3137]

Love it I will make them too am new in jewelry but I keep on trying ontill I do it too thank you for showing me

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Evelyn.

[@roseg5903]

Thanks Heather, this is the hoops I would love to see with the twisted wire, great job as always take care.🤗💝💝

[@HeatherBoydWire]

My pleasure Rose. I'll try them for sure. Stay tuned!

[@roseg5903]

Thank you, you are the best 💝

[@belindadeguara8130]

How are you so talented???????😝👌🏽

[@jennygurubatham3777]

I was looking for something like this to start. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

So happy the video is helpful. Have fun with them Jenny.

[@lorraine8368]

I'm sorry to have missed the premier... these are wonderful and I will make many! ❤😊❤ Thank you so much

[@HeatherBoydWire]

YAY, I'm so happy Lorraine. Thanks for your wonderful suggestion. Can't wait to see your creations!

[@kathybray7156]

Great tip thanks😂 ❤

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome Kathy

[@corinnehawkins8]

That's very cool that you can make your very own hoop earrings out of just wire

[@HeatherBoydWire]

The sky is the limit with wire!

[@micuba]

Thank you so much. I made them and turned out amazing!!!!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

That's awesome. Thanks so much for letting me know.

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

Awesome simple hoops. Sorry miss you today, morning comes way too early when I have been up past 4am lately. What I did with my hoops the other day, was while they were still wrapped around the bottle I took my pliers to make many tiny kinks in them, that make them actually look more shiny. I made mine with 18 g copper. ☺♥

[@HeatherBoydWire]

That's cool Joan. Did you post a pic in the group?

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

@@HeatherBoydWire Yes I did, 2-3 days ago?! It was an inspiration from Jewelry by BDK but I ended up doing 4 versions ☺♥

[@Neelv4v]

Thanks a bunch Heather for this very useful tutorial.. I was dying to get that shape of earwires 🥴🥴. Now it is gonna be easy for me. ❤️❤️

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Awesome Neel. Big thanks to Lorraine for the idea!

[@belindadeguara8130]

Yeah this is great

[@amyhawkins7812]

Great tutorial - thanks. It might be good to mention measuring wire beforehand, as your techniques wastes wire when you snip at the end. Just a thought.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you. That's a great idea.

[@rossg.7807]

Ho wow looks so easy and cute, thanks 🙋🏻‍♀️☺️

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome Ross.

[@albertmag-isa7851]

wow thank for ur tutorial i studying about this so its helpful for every one❤️

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome J&A

[@Giftshopest2023]

Just what I need! 🙆🏻‍♀️ Thank you!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome Dalin.

[@sravsyesu]

That was wonderful mam...thanks for clear explanation

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome

[@marthascott292]

Yes, it is very clear instructions.

[@ashadominicafernandes461]

Wow . Superb Heather Boyd Wire Mam. I will definitely try it soon. Thankyou so much. God bless. Tkcare.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Asha. Lorraine had a wonderful idea!

[@ashadominicafernandes461]

@@HeatherBoydWire I have sent you some pics of my recent jewellery yesterday. on Messenger. Pls let me know how you liked it. I will be happy for your wonderful suggestions too .Thankyou.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

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[@HeatherBoydWire]

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[@HeatherBoydWire]

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[@lissahiles721]

Nice! Thanks I needed this 😊

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks Lissa. You are very welcome.

[@bgrainger3477]

Thank you. I was going to buy some loops but then I thought why should I pay all that money for something I can do myself for a fraction of the cost. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome.

[@rameshbathula8345]

Thank you so much for doing this hoops

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome!

[@rameshbathula8345]

Thank you so much

[@rameshbathula8345]

I have did this it came very beautiful

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Awesome Ramesh.

[@elenaargeseanu5786]

Hi, very good explanation!!!!! I am going to try(!!!!!!) to make them out of paperclips. Hope you don't mind

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Elena. Thank you. I wouldn't advice putting paperclips in your ear due to the metal.

[@littleonejlc]

Cool hoops, Heather! What type of wire would you suggest for people with sensitive ears (my sister has to buy nickel-free earings), and what hardness? I don't feel like I have a good understanding of wire options.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You can use 1/2 hard sterling or Argentium silver. I have bought it on Etsy before.

[@littleonejlc]

@@HeatherBoydWire Thanks Heather. One more wire question . . . Artistic Wire packaging doesn't give it's temper, so how do I know about that?

[@franbussey2504]

Thank you! VERY helpful.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome Fran.

[@texasmarshalls]

Love this video! Can you recommend a good wire for sensitive ears? I am looking for both gold and silver ideas to make this exact earring. Thank you!!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I would advise argentium or sterling silver ear wires. Surgical steel is also good. Unfortunately some people can only where gold.

[@susanabasauri6380]

Love this video😍‼️

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you Susana.

[@darleenworkshop270]

Thanks for sharing always

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome.

[@Brandyp2010]

Love it 💞

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you Brandy.

[@Brandyp2010]

@@HeatherBoydWire I LOVE your Designs... I tried the Loop in the Center last night...🤪 I was up until 3am trying to create it...🤣 My Loop ended up in in the left or the right, but never in the Center 🤣🤪🤣

[@jennieoh8543]

Love this!!!! I made these with the same18 guage wire but when they are removed they lose there shape. I will be selling these so I really need something that holds its shape. Do I need german style medium temper wire? Its supposed to hold its shape? And if so can you get that type through your pierced ear? Hope this makes sense LOL!!!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Jennie: I use Artistic wire for my samples but if you are going to wear or sell diy earring hooks you need to use hypo-allergenic wire. I use 1/2 hard 20 gauge Argentium wire for my higher end jewelry that I sell. You can also use surgical or stainless steel in 22 gauge. Please do not put German wire or coated wire in your ears!

[@jennieoh8543]

Thank you so much!!!! :*) @@HeatherBoydWire

[@sarossamitha8094]

Excellent

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you.

[@sarossamitha8094]

@@HeatherBoydWire ur welcome 🙏

[@cherylperez2234]

When making stud earrings should you put the post in the center or top of the piece?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Cheryl: It depends on the style of the stud. In these ones I centred the stud: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZOch6Cqobusa7s and kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2HFfauZeMqDmpI

[@cherylperez2234]

@ thank you

[@Laza75]

Thank you so much

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome.

[@ShellyBroomes]

Thanks for this

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Good luck. It does take practice.

[@cilenediaz8854]

Gracias espectacular. thank you.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome Cilene.

[@kellyweber627]

Love these 😍 You make it look so easy 😉

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks Kelly. They are pretty easy once you have the method!

[@tynaheadrick-phipps6768]

Great video

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you Tyna.

[@mobilityxstore]

Loved this!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you.

[@hallieshouse13]

Which wire did you use? Soft or half hard? The loops (2nd pair) don’t work with basic soft wire.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I would use half hard wire for these hooks. When I make earring hooks to sell I use Argentium silver wire.

[@hallieshouse13]

@@HeatherBoydWire Thank you 🙏🏻

[@andreasastoquegil3482]

Do you use the same amount of wire in both? 5inches?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Andrea: The amount of wire depends on the size of your hooks and hoops. I tend to cut my wire too long so I don't run out!

[@loiedunn9958]

Do you use sterling silver wire

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I would use sterling or argentium silver wire for earring hooks. You can also use surgical steel.

[@loiedunn9958]

Ok so I could make the loop itself from something else thanks

[@patriciacalvinho4629]

thanks!!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome!

[@ChristineSEGALAT667]

C'est super. Je n avais pas fait attention à cette vidéo. Merci Heather. Je vais faire demain pour ma belle fille. Est-ce que vous savez le nom de l outil qui va dans le fil à la fin en français ?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Merci Christine. J'ai trouver un lien sur Amazon en France. Je crois que s'apple Embout de Fraise c'est pour arroundiser le fil. Bonne chance. www.amazon.fr/Beadalon-Rounder-fixation-utiliser-Al%C3%A9soir/dp/B00VTMIA5U/ref=sr_1_5?__mk_fr_FR=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=30CMWCEIATWAM&keywords=fil+reamer+bijoux&qid=1640831520&s=books&sprefix=fil+reamer+bijoux%2Cstripbooks%2C123&sr=1-5 Il y beaucoup sur le site Beadalon: www.beadalon.com/products/reamers_and_awls.asp Tu peux aussi utiliser une lime.

[@nat3640]

Hi! Do you have a link for the wire rounding tool?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Nat: There are a few on Amazon. You can also buy electric ones: amzn.to/3IJ6Ljy

[@nat3640]

@@HeatherBoydWire thank you for replying! :)

[@joanscott4451]

I signed up on Facebook for the wire makers club but never received the ebook. How do I sign up for that?? Joan

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks Joan. The ebook is not through Facebook, but through my website: www.heatherboydwire.com/newsletter/ Please let me know if you have trouble signing up. Thank you, Heather.

[@parishepihu5783]

So neet work

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you

[@reneecochran3417]

Hiii Heather ☺️ I watch on F.B. I'm very much interested in doing earrings..feel so happy when doing beading..I'm now wanting to try ear wiring

[@AnjaliSingh-lr3wr]

Can someone please tell how to insert that round hooked earring in your ears, I am legit struggling with that

[@HeatherBoydWire]

The end is slightly bent to hold it in the loop, but you should not bend it too much as this part goes in your ear.

[@pepethepatriot7524]

I don't understand how you use the earring hooks, can you explain them?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You can wear them as hoops or dangle beads from the loops.

[@pepethepatriot7524]

@@HeatherBoydWire Oh I see! I thought they go over your ears! I was born in the 70s so there are all these new types of ear wires I've never seen before! Thanks!

[@unknownangel3101]

👍👍👍❤️

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks!

[@sapanashas1605]

Will it harm our ears ??

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I would use sterling or argentium silver if you are going to wear them. I use copper for my samples.

[@sapanashas1605]

@@HeatherBoydWire thankyou so much can you make the stud ear hoops