I started making ear cuffs half a week ago, and already LOTS of people were asking me to make a tutorial.
I made two.
One on the basic cuff, just to get the hang of it, and one more expanded, where you can use your own imagination.
What you need:
The 18g wire can also be 20g
1. Basic Ear Cuff
Cut from the 18g wire a piece of 2,5"
Bend the right end 3/4" 180° upwards.
Do the same with the left end, downwards.
Make a loop to the right with the round nose pliers out of the upper end.
Do the same with the lower end, to the left, in opposite direction.
Bend the side parts backwards around round nose pliers or a pencil.
Ready! Now you can attach beads or other thins to the bottom loop.
2. Expanded Ear Cuff
Cut from the 18g wire a longer piece f.e. 5"
Bend the right end 180° upwards. Choose your own length.
Bend the left part 180° downwards, but see that the middle part is app. 1"
Finish the upper end by making curls and loops with the round nose pliers. Attach a bead if you want.
Bend the lower part 90° downwards in the middle.
From this point I turned the piece around. Place a bead on the wire.
Bend the wire further to hold the bead in it's place.
Keep bending and curling the lower end and finish with a loop.
Bend the side parts backwards around round nose pliers or a pencil.
The center piece is done. Now you can attach beads on all the loops.
Prepare parts to attach to the center piece.
A tutorial on wire wrapping you can find on my blog.
I chose to attach a piece of chain to an ear pin.
Done!
Of course you can use your own imagination as much as you like. Everything is possible!
