[Jewelry making - Article 00552] - Re: [Orchid] Ear Wire Maker

[Sheila]

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Good Morning All:

    I agree with Lisa.......... I make my own ear wires too, but do them
    in pairs with my three step pliers. I only make the first two bends
    and leave the rest until I need them so I can vary the endings to fit
    whatever beads I am adding. 

    I tape two 3inch pieces of wire together and make a bend at the 2"
    mark around the largest of the steps.Then I make a 40 gegree bend at
    the end of the short leg at the mid point of the pliers using the
    sharp edge, not the round part, and leave the other end alone til I
    need the wires. I take off the tape and hammer the large bend lightly
    to flatten it just a bit and strengthen it.Rebend if necessary. 

    I now have two wires that have the same bends in the same place and
    a long leg that I can use to melt up a ball, work into a curl, add a
    bead, make a loop or any other finishing touch that compliments
    whatever I am hanging from them. If the end that goes through the ear
    is a bit long for taste it's easy enough to cut it down and rebend
    the end. 

Sheila....not looking forward to the Ontario winter.
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