[Jewelry making - Article 00301] - Re: [Orchid] Ear Wire Maker

[Thomas Parker]

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Hi Carolyn,

    I use the EZ Ear Wires gizmo and personally I really like it. Once
    you get the hang of it, you can make really consistent bends in the
    wire and of course you control the final length of each end. Usually
    I will ball up one end of the wire and then use the gizmo to form the
    french hook. I know we see lots of earwires with one end balled up,
    but I do like that look and the ball prevents the beads or whatever
    dangles from slipping off. I finish the hook by cutting the ends all
    the same length and then quickly debur them with a 20g cup. Doing one
    is very fast, although I usually set aside a morning to do them, and
    I'll end up with around 200 hooks. Good luck! 

Thomas
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