Wire Earrings - How to Coil, Cap, and Wrap Your Beads Tutorial

Prepare the Wire Cut about 12 inches of 22-gauge (or 24-gauge) wire and gather your round-nose pliers, needle-nose pliers, wire cutters, and beads. Coil Wrap the Bolette Thread the wire through the top-drilled bolette, bend the wire upward, and wrap the short end around the long wire to create a neat coil. Add the Teardrop Pearl Slide the teardrop pearl onto the wire and form a small loop above it using round-nose pliers. Create the Wire Bead Cap Wrap the wire several times above the pearl, then continue wrapping around the top of the pearl to form a decorative bead cap before securing the wire. Attach the Gemstone Bead Create a wrapped loop, connect it to the pearl component, and slide the gemstone bead onto the wire. Form the Top Eye Loop Use round-nose pliers to create another loop above the gemstone, then wrap the wire around the neck of the loop to secure it. Wrap Around the Gemstone Continue coiling the wire around the top and lower portion of the gemstone to create a decorative wrapped effect. Secure and Trim the Wire Make a final wrap around the bottom of the bead, trim the excess wire, and press any cut ends flat with pliers. Attach the Ear Wire Open the ear wire sideways, connect it to the top loop, and close it securely. Repeat for the Second Earring Create a matching earring using the same techniques, then compare both pieces to ensure the loops, coils, and bead caps are symmetrical.