Artistic Wire® Round Ear Wire Jig

Ear wire

Courtesy of Beadalon®


Instructions

Step 1
Wire inserted through wire jig plate

Insert a piece of wire (20-24 gauge) 5 inches (12.7cm) in length through the hole in the Artistic Wire Findings Form™ and bend the end (this helps to hold the wire firmly as you bend the wire around the pegs).

Step 2
Wire being wrapped around jig

Wrap the wire around the large peg (clockwise) then slightly around the thin peg and up (clockwise) around the acrylic form.

Step 3
Wire being wrapped around jig

Wrap the wire over and down the acrylic form then down the side of the triangle acrylic form then out to the right.

Step 4
Peg being removed from wire jig

Use the Pusher tool on the small peg to tighten the intersection of the wire.

Step 5
Wire cutters trimming loose end of wire

Cut the end of the wire as shown (it's advised to use a wire rounder on the end of the ear wire to smooth out the sharp edges left by the flush-cutter). Remove the ear wire and cut the ring so that it forms a complete circle.

Pliers bending the end of the wire

If you desire a bead or other additional component, un-bend the end of the ear wire (opposite of the loop) and run the bead or other component onto the wire and re-bend into the desired shape.



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