Zigzag is a peculiar word that's been used in some European languages for a few hundred years. But the characteristic pattern has probably been around as a decorative element for a lot longer. It's delightful to see it in wire jewelry. This lovely zigzag earrings tutorial is a gem by Albina Manning.
You can also make less angular and rounder curves with a bail forming pliers as a variation. Good late beginner to intermediate project.
You can also make less angular and rounder curves with a bail forming pliers as a variation. Good late beginner to intermediate project.
Before You Go:
- How to Use the Bail Forming Pliers Tutorials
- More Bail Forming Pliers Tutorials for Jewelry Making
- How to Make Infinity Wire Symbols for Jewelry
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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These are simple ,but yet so elegant!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this wonderful tutorial .
looks like a good intermediate level project - thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI also think it can be shorter too - like with 2 beads if long is not your thing.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful and easy tute Pearl! The variations are endless with this!
ReplyDeleteDifferent coloured metals - different coloured beads and shapes...
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Psst - for your eyes only -
You dropped the 'e' on intermediate!
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laughing over here Pearl....know you hate that sort of thing!
So erase this part or don't post my comment at all - I don't mind!
LOL! It is no secret I am a terrible editor and I do dislike it when I trip up! I did catch the missing "e" and corrected the post but not before email subscribers saw it!
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