I've seen and featured plenty of wire heart tutorials before (see links below). But this wire and bead heart earrings tutorial by Penny Dixon is a standout! There is plenty of time to make a pair for Mother's Day or save it for another special occasion!
The tutorial starts with a tear drop wire frame. Remember to work harden it by hammering before adding the embellishments.
I recommend using 26 G wire for adding the beads instead of the more delicate 28 G used in the tutorial. 26 G is not only more visible but sturdier. There are sections of wire loops which do not have any beads so a stronger wire is better.
Before You Go:
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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The tutorial starts with a tear drop wire frame. Remember to work harden it by hammering before adding the embellishments.
I recommend using 26 G wire for adding the beads instead of the more delicate 28 G used in the tutorial. 26 G is not only more visible but sturdier. There are sections of wire loops which do not have any beads so a stronger wire is better.
Before You Go:
- Wire Work Heart Jewelry Tutorial Collection
- More Wire Heart Tutorials
- Wire Wrapped Heart Jewelry Tutorials
Disclosure
This blog contains affiliate links. I do receive a small fee for any products purchased through affiliate links. This goes towards the support of this blog and to provide resource information to readers. The opinions expressed are solely my own. They would be the same whether or not I receive any compensation.
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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I just love these! The colours - the shapes - the beads!
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Great tutorial!