One of the neat things about this project, at least I think it’s neat, is the fact that you can use up leftover beading wire. I used side-drilled pearls, but you can use just about any kind of beads for this design.
Invisible Pearl Hoop Earrings
By Tammy Powley, About.com Guide
7. Repeat the steps above for your second hoop earring, and then add these each to ear hooks. I made the hooks pictured with some sterling wire, but you can also use prefabricated hooks if you have them.
Prev
- Introduction and Materials
- String the Beads
- Add Crimp
- Make Bead Wire Loop
- Flatten Crimp
- Trim Wire
- Finish Earrings
Explore Jewelry Making
Must Reads
By Category
- Beginners' Corner
- Jewelry Making E-Course
- Wire Work
- Beading Projects
- Metal Jewelry Making
- Glass Jewelry Making
- Clay/Metal Clay Jewelry
- Fiber/Mixed Media Jewelry
- Jewelry Business/Trends
- Jewelry Designing/Careers
- Book/Magazine Reviews
- Tool/Kit Reviews
- Jewelry CDs & Videos
- Jewelry Making Supplies
- Holiday Jewelry Projects
About.com Special Features
Scrapbook Technique Gallery
Use these ideas to inspire your own uniquely beautiful pages. More >
Price Your Collectibles
Find out how much your treasured collection is worth. More >
©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.
All rights reserved.