How to Make Earring Hooks // Tip Tuesday // DIY Jewelry Findings

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[@alexiscolby9415]

I went through 8 videos and all of those required expensive convoluted equipment and fussed around...found your video and let out a deep EXHALE - I found the most simple, no fuss tutorial with just simple tools that most people have. Thank You Heather!!! 🙏❤️😊

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Wow, what a wonderful testimonial. THANK YOU Alexis!

[@coralscrafts7258]

@@HeatherBoydWire I was so pleased too. I ordered a batch of earring hooks from Amazon and they snapped in my fingers whilst assembling the and connecting the beads. I went to my local craft store and the findings were so expensive. So finding this video has given me the ability to make my own and also guarantee they will not snap off. Thank you again.

[@hlamagill]

agree...easy and wonderful

[@StitchesbySharonH]

This is really so cool. I had bought a ton of ear wires when I first started getting into making jewelry, but I hadn’t known it was possible to make them yourself. One day I’ll play around with it, but until then, I enjoy watching you! Thank you for sharing! 💜

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks Sharon. Happy Spring!

[@joybassey70]

I think this is rhe first of your videos that I've watched. So easy to follow. Thank you

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Joy. I post every Tuesday and Saturday and do Livestreams every Wednesday at 1pm EST. Please come back often and don't hesitate to make special requests for tutorials!

[@passion_proh-jects]

All Wired Up! This Heather's NO booger! With thanks!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

LOL Thanks.

[@TheDoglover1970]

Great tutorial! I would have never thought of making the coil a separate piece.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you!

[@wethunyoni]

Thank you so much...I didn't know how simple this actually is😀

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome!

[@joannclupper7902]

Heather, one of the things that I have realized is that I can watch six tutorials on the same subject, then watch yours and see that you add an elegance and refinement to your design that others do not.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you JoAnn for your thoughtful comment. I really appreciate it. :)

[@texasgigi3684]

Thank you for a great, easy video. Simple and to the point. Well done!!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks for your great feedback Gigi.

[@bhoomikasharma2515]

Thanks for your tip. You make this so simple. Thank you so much

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome!

[@nupiroy]

Didn't really know that it could be so simple .... Thanks for this video... 👍👍👍

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome!

[@linawidhy]

I always love ur tutorial 🥰🥰

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much.

[@Neelv4v]

Wow. That's so cool.. I make a very simple ones with the headpins.. definitely gonna try these.. thank you 😊

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Awesome Neel. Are the headpins silver? I only have generic metal ones. Can't wait to see what you create!

[@Neelv4v]

@@HeatherBoydWire no they are not silver.. they are aluminum I think.. need to buy some silver ones asap

[@mrjones7222]

THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH...EXTREMELY HELPFUL

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome!

[@marissamelvin5249]

I love your step by step easy to follow tutorial

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you. So happy it's helpful Marissa.

[@marissamelvin5249]

@@HeatherBoydWire you’re welcome

[@sanaparveen7341]

You're the best you helped me thanks for your help and also you remind me of my grandma she is in my hometown and I can't meet her because of what is going on ,bye

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks Sana. Say hi to your grandma for me!

[@chuskieditz]

This is very helpful video thank you mam 🙂🙂

[@HeatherBoydWire]

So happy it helps.

[@richardkudlak3885]

Love creative people

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you

[@TPOTThePowerOfThoughts]

Thanks so much for the tip@ Heather! Hope you are well! Much 💚

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you for watching JettaJo. I'm good thanks. Have a great day!

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Brilliant ❤❤❤

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you.

[@rudinanuka5758]

You are great🌞

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you!

[@ashadominicafernandes3138]

Awesome Mam. Too good. Thankyou for sharing. God bless.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you Asha. All the best.

[@gudasunitha3314]

Your explanation is very nice and easy to understand ❤️

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Guda.

[@claudiarose238]

Excellent! Thank you!!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome Claudia.

[@robynmoore1213]

Ty I’ve been trying to find a video to teach me how to make my own simple type.Ty I’ll let you know how my turned out! Great videos .ty ,Robyn from So Cal

[@HeatherBoydWire]

So happy the video is helpful Robyn. Good luck with them!

[@robynmoore1213]

@@HeatherBoydWire ty your great at this.

[@ChopChipsss]

I love you so much ma'am this helps me alottt🙏❤️

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Aw, thank you! So happy it's helpful. 😍

[@LJay-pv8lm]

Perfect. Thanks

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome!

[@debbiegoble9836]

Cool I like these. I made some but your pattern works good. I'm learning a lot from you.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Debbie. Just seeing comments on this video now!

[@varylek7877]

Thanks sister

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome.

[@mustafabahrainwala627]

Great video thank you so much,very helpful

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks for watching Mustafa!

[@mustafabahrainwala627]

@@HeatherBoydWire you're welcome heather mam

[@barbarawood1144]

Love these! Thank u!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you!

[@captenarii3938]

this really helped me a lot :00 thank you!!!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I'm so happy. Thanks for letting me know.

[@veramoralescarvajal9257]

Muchas gracias por compartir su saber.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Gracias.

[@abeerahashmi2505]

You are Amazing Heather 🥰 lots of love from Pakistan 😍😍

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Aw, Abeera thank you so much.

[@darleenworkshop270]

Thanks for sharing

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome.

[@CasualGirlAdventures]

Super cool! looks simple 😃

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you! Yes, they are pretty easy!

[@carmencruz6971]

Fantastic thank you for sharing. Now I know what to do whenever I run out of fish hooks for my earrings.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome Carmen.

[@misty-u2j1t]

@@HeatherBoydWire can you use copper wire??

[@HeatherBoydWire]

@@misty-u2j1t Personally I wouldn't put copper wire in my ear. Surgical steel and sterling or Argentium silver are hypo-allergenic

[@misty-u2j1t]

@@HeatherBoydWire thanks!!

[@psychedelicpython]

Nice!

[@faizatair1189]

Très simple merci

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Merci Faiza.

[@thejewelryspot9969]

Great techniques!!!😀

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much.

[@jpetersen4714]

Nicely done Heather! Close up and simple directions! I thought, however, that metal wire needs to be hardened. Am I wrong? Each time I try to make jewelry I get set back with all the steps (& equipment) I think I don't know. Some jewelers show having to use a hammer and block. I'm just afraid to put my "shingle" out and find out I'm making shoddy/unprofessional pieces. Oh, and I went with brass wire, findings, etc. (I think the brass wire is actually copper with a plating.)

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you. You can work harden the wire with a mallet if your wire is soft. I generally use half hard Argentium wire to make my own earring hooks and they are fine. Good luck Heather.

[@sheetal851]

Love from India❤❤

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hello from Montreal Seema.

[@CC-vw1cs]

Very nice...to the point thank you ?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome.

[@aselbyas]

Thanks 😊

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome.

[@Valerieknitterhands]

Sometimes you have to go back to the basics, thanks Heather

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome Valerie.

[@angeliquerael]

Wow! I never thought to add a colored bead to my earring hook! That is such an adorable addition! Great tip, Heather! Thank you!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome! So easy to make too!

[@kumarawijerathna3189]

Nice

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you.

[@Jakinarodrigues-do6qc]

Very nice Thank you

[@HeatherBoydWire]

My pleasure!

[@bounimlakhal23]

Very nice 🌹❤️

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you!

[@ayushichoubey195]

Its very nice...............Can we use silver craft wire in it please tell me

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I wouldn't use craft wire to go in your ear. I use stainless/surgical steel or Argentium or sterling silver.

[@mariasouza974]

Thanks beautiful

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome Maria.

[@sulackshanasekar4564]

Thank you for this this video is useful

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome!

[@Summerisforeverrrrr]

Thankyou so much mam ❤❤

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome.

[@shereyscherries2707]

Very very amazing Thank you so so much!!!!!💖

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Sherey.

[@christiannevz90]

Love this video! I want to make earhooks in gold color. Is there a "hypoallergenic" wire i can use?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You can use gold or niobium is hyper-allergenic. I will be experimenting with wires as I also have sensitive ears www.creatingunkamen.com/en-ca/products/niobium-wire-hypoallergenic-you-pick-23175

[@riyakumari1685]

Thanks so much mugha jrurat thi

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you!

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[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Marilza.

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[@marilzasantos4298]

@@HeatherBoydWire Thank so much!

[@peacehungwe3097]

Thank u iv gone all over looking for hooks and can't find locally will need to try out this one looks easy ...what is the type of wire u used

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I use 20 or 22 g half hard Argentium or sterling silver wire for the hooks. You need something that is hyperallergenic. You can use surgical steel.

[@susanabasauri6380]

Interesting ♥️♥️♥️

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks Susana. Just seeing your comment now!

[@janetcorcero6165]

Thank u so much tip

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome!

[@xuannnnzz]

omg i cant wait to try this! also, a quick question, where did you buy your pilers from? my pilers always seem to rust after a few weeks of buying it :(

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you. I purchased my pliers on Amazon. Here is a PDF with links to my tools. drive.google.com/file/d/1j4V-8zXSK1-Dh8TX1_IfCbn85PTsc4fk/view?usp=sharing

[@HAWA75]

شكرن هذا ما كنت انتظره

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome.

[@Artsandcraftsy321]

It is very helpful

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I'm so happy it's helpful!

[@belindadeguara8130]

The Second idea I didn't get did you say that your going to put it on your ear like that or were you just making a ear hook plz tell me 🤗

[@HeatherBoydWire]

These are earring hooks that you can add dangling beads/wire designs to.

[@jayanthisadha4411]

We can use silver steel wire (or) 20 gauge wire for hooks

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Yes, sterling or Argentium silver or surgical steel are all good! 20 gauge is perfect.

[@amyj.3628]

I brought some earrings off someone and they were wire hooks and gold tone I had them in for a few hours and they went black I see loads of people making these types of earrings and wearing them but surely I should be able to wear them longer than a couple hours?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Amy: I use surgical steel or Argentium silver wire for earrings hooks. Other metals can cause allergies or turn colour.

[@amyj.3628]

@@HeatherBoydWire Thank you I’m actually allergic to surgical steel unfortunately they seem to make my ears very itchy, also I would love to make my own jewelry, I was looking at wire on the Internet and I don’t really understand what wire I should be buying 😂, I have a lot of piercings but what should the gauge wire diameter be for the hooks? Thank you in advance I’ve had a look through your videos and you are very talented 😊 x

[@sanamaAkhter]

❤thanks

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome.

[@fahimhossain3969]

Vary nice

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you!

[@nienna1970]

Hi Heather. Can you please make a video of of that ear wire that is safe? The one i was wearing when i was 16 around 1986. That had a circle at the bottom and the pendant or stone or whatever was sitting in there and there was not a chance in a million years to lose your dangle. They look like the small kidney ones exept that the kidney dont have that turn wire to create the loop. I hope I make any sense !!! X

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Nina: Do you mean this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGSTqYqjhJugptk

[@nienna1970]

@@HeatherBoydWire not that one. It look like this one but instead to have an open eye on the bottom it had a closed one with the wire comming out of the loop and became the pin to secure the clip. I wish i could send you a picture. I can find them to buy but only in real gold :( My jewellery will cost an arm and a leg if I do in gold x

[@nellyandon8815]

So easy to follow, thank you, Heather, you are so kind as to share this. x

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are so welcome!

[@raizayub333]

do u think is cheaper to make the readymade hook pls tell me

[@HeatherBoydWire]

It depends on what kind of wire you use. Sterling silver is more expensive. You can purchase surgical steel hooks if you want something affordable.

[@leonardstv6486]

Yes good

[@TravelShortVidz]

Hey, what brand round nose pliers are you using.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

My red and black round pliers are no longer available. The red ones are Cresta brand that I bought in a hardware store 30 years ago. I am currently using the Xuron round nose pliers amzn.to/3xZK5GS and Beadsmith looping pliers for larger circles. amzn.to/3kfIj06 These are Amazon affiliate links but you can probably find them on other platforms as well. Good luck.

[@TravelShortVidz]

@@HeatherBoydWire nice pliers.

[@celestialsoso4488]

what type of file are you using? Is it one specially for wirework?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I use the wire rounder by Beadalon amzn.to/42JyhIO or you can use a fine files amzn.to/49FB3ku bonus, there appears to be a flush cutter in the set!

[@katie-fq7dg]

Could I use a wire paperclip

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Katie: I wouldn't put a paperclip in my ear...you might get an allergic reaction.

[@rakshithaartcraftsstudi23]

Wow

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you.

[@almir.e.alstar]

Can I use copper wire?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I can only wear surgical steel and silver but copper and brass may be OK for less sensitive ears.

[@Orcas2007]

can I go earring hooks from paper clips?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

No, I would not use paperclips for earring hooks. The metal is not hypo-allergenic or safe for ear wires.

[@Orcas2007]

@@HeatherBoydWire oh ok thx💖

[@nataliewallace8250]

Is it small pliers you use or are they called small round nose pliers?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Yes, they are round nose pliers. The brand I have is no longer sold, but it's possible they are fishing pliers...I bought them in a hardware store 30 years ago!

[@pbunn79]

Does it have to be Stirling silver? I some, but it's dead soft and doesn't hold shape.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Peggy: You can use stainless or surgical steel. I wouldn't put copper in my ear because they are sensitive, but it really depends on you. You are right dead soft would not hold it's shape.

[@joshlory7272]

I think hammering the dead soft will harden it enough

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Goo idea!

[@srijita2610]

I am using copper wire is it okay?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I wouldn't put copper wire in my ear because it might change colour and cause allergies. You can use surgical steel or silver wire.

[@srijita2610]

@@HeatherBoydWire ... Thanks ma'am 😊

[@kiravonrichthofen2396]

I use Chrome paper clip is that also okay.. 😅

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I don't know if chrome is good inside the ear. It might not be hypo-allergenic.

[@meercreate]

@@HeatherBoydWire Guess it would depend on the wearer, nickel allergies are common and therefore nickel plated clips should be avoided. I would highly recommend stainless or silver for any ones you intend to sell

[@HeatherBoydWire]

@@meercreate I agree. Surgical steel and sterling are best. Some people can only wear real gold too.

[@janetcorcero6165]

Good morning mam What kind pliers i used

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Janet: I use round nose and needle nose pliers. Unfortunately the brands are no longer available. I've been told the Zebra brand is good.

[@cai_almighty9345]

Would it be safe if Its not real silver or-

[@HeatherBoydWire]

It depends on your ear. Some people are very sensitive. I would only use surgical or stainless steel or silver!

[@cai_almighty9345]

@@HeatherBoydWire ill make sure to write/tell that to people if they want to buy from me (Im planning on setting a little shop in the summer just talking out some jewelry and paintings and see if i Can sell Them! Thanks for the inspo!

[@EstherMcCord]

Where can I buy the wire?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You can buy Argentium silver wire on the Rio Grande website. I recommend 21g half hard for the hooks

[@cd9863]

My bead comes off from the top??

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Make sure the hold in your bead isn't too big also make sure you do a sharp bend above the bead so it doesn't slip. Good luck.

[@animefood0818]

Are they safe to use tho

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Yes, if you use hypo-allergenic wire if you are sensitive. You can use sterling or Argentium silver, surgical steel or even brass/copper if your ears are not sensitive. Do not use aluminum for these!

[@animefood0818]

Heather Boyd Wire ok

[@howismyusername9041]

Is it safe ?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You need to use sterling silver. surgical steel or hypo-allergenic wire for the earring hooks.

[@bookbahadurtamang68]

Where i gate hooks make thing

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I'm not sure what you mean?

[@lilialive25]

I just used a large paper clip cuz why not 😁🙌

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Lili: I'm not sure you'd want to put the paperclip wire in your ear. My ears would explode if I did that cuz they are very sensitive.

[@jayanthisadha4411]

What is the wire name

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I use Argentium silver or surgical steel for the hooks.

[@naturegeek33]

My only concern would be infection

[@HeatherBoydWire]

It's best to use stainless or surgical steel or sterling silver for the hooks.

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[@Elliotl0311]

Finally imma make some lesbian earrings 🤩

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I don't know if you already saw, but have the women symbol here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYbck4uBgaygppI

[@Elliotl0311]

@@HeatherBoydWire OoooOoo thanks!

[@soniyamakwana9517]

I don't have tools

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Sorry about that. Can you purchase online or at a craft store?

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Kameni budiya

[@cutegirlsprettygirls1305]

very Good

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you!

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Tu hogi kamini aurat. Nonsense

[@venypeny]

Im about to make some lesbian earrings if you know what i mean , can i make the earrings with french wire?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Nice! I'm not sure what you mean by french wire. I use aluminum or copper for earrings and silver or surgical steel for the hooks.

[@venypeny]

@@HeatherBoydWire oh , thanks anyways , my dad got aluminium wire so im gonna use that :)

[@HeatherBoydWire]

@@venypeny Are these the earrings you mean? Let me know how they turn out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYbck4uBgaygppI

[@venypeny]

@@HeatherBoydWire yeah! Thank you again

[@jhimlijhimli7740]

Wow

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks.

[@janetcorcero6165]

Good morning mam What kind pliers i used

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Janet: My pliers are very old, so the brands are no longer available. I use flat nose and two sizes of round nose pliers. Zebra is supposed to be a god brand.