How to Make Bird's Nest Wire Earrings

• 24 gauge wire
• 3 small beads
• Ear wires
• Cutters
• Round nose pliers
• Flat nose pliers

Instructions:

1. Working off the spool of wire, bead the 3 beads onto the wire. Push the beads together forming a triangle and twist the end of the wire to the body of the wire tightly to secure the beads. Tuck the end of the wire down, using the flat nose pliers if necessary.
    
2. Wrap the wire around the beads in a “nest-like” pattern. Unevenness and a somewhat random order only add to the character of the piece. Continue wrapping until your desired nest is formed.
    
3. Cut the wire giving yourself at least 8 inches past the last wrap.
    
4. Using the cut end, push the wire inside the wrapped nest between 2 of the beads and tightly wrap the wires that form the nest 3 or 4 times. Move the wire down and repeat again in the next space. Move the wire down and again wrap the nest in the last space. Thread the end of the wire back through one of the beads and then secure it to the nest. Cut and bury the end, using the flat nose pliers if necessary.
    
5. You may now use a jump ring to attach the earring wire or take a small (3 inch) piece of wire thread it through the ear wire. Bend the wire in half and pinch together to form a loop on the ear wire. Then twist the wire on itself to secure. Using the two loose ends, weave into the bird’s nest and twist on itself again to secure. Cut, and bury ends, using the flat nose pliers if necessary.

Note: The Bird’s Nest can also be used as a pendant for a necklace or charm for a bracelet. Adjustment in size can easily be made with the substitution of different size beads.

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