Playing around with mandrels and pliers is worth the time. That's how one comes up with ideas. One wire flower earrings tutorial I really like is by Albina Maning over on Keeping Things Simple. It is formed from a wire coil. It makes a great frame for an internal ring of beads.
This tutorial by Genedes has a central spiral in the middle. Varying the size will create either earrings or a pendant. Note, you cannot translate the actual French tutorial because it is an image. But the pictures make the post self-explanatory. Again this basic tutorial perfect for wire wrapping in beads.
This tutorial by Andi over on Bizsugar is lovely too with her even wire loops forming the petals around the bead. She also has a lovely ring tutorial to match.
Note that all three tutorials use thick wire. I would work with soft temper 18G wire as the resulting designs will look better.
Be sure to check out the links below for even more inspiration!
Before You Go:
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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This tutorial by Genedes has a central spiral in the middle. Varying the size will create either earrings or a pendant. Note, you cannot translate the actual French tutorial because it is an image. But the pictures make the post self-explanatory. Again this basic tutorial perfect for wire wrapping in beads.
This tutorial by Andi over on Bizsugar is lovely too with her even wire loops forming the petals around the bead. She also has a lovely ring tutorial to match.
Note that all three tutorials use thick wire. I would work with soft temper 18G wire as the resulting designs will look better.
Be sure to check out the links below for even more inspiration!
Before You Go:
- Twisted Wire and Resin Flower Pendant Tutorial
- How to Make Wire Looped Flower Jewelry Tutorials
- Bead and Wire Flower Tutorials
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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Flower earrings - thinking of spring - even before the snow falls here - just perfect!! :0)
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18 gauge is probably my most used gauge of wire. I like how substantial it is and how it shows up against anything.