Do you love BIG earrings? We think they are AMAZING! Shoulder dusters, tassels, chandeliers, and dangles - Oh my! Earrings are a fabulous way to make a statement. A necklace might be overlooked. Bracelets are not centerstage. But you cannot ignore big earrings! Today we are looking at 19 free jewelry projects that will have you making gallery quality DIY earrings. If you have a basic understanding of beading and wire wrapping, these designs will fire your creativity. If you are a beginner, these videos are instructive and easy to follow, they will enhance your jewelry making skills. Let's go BIG!
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19 BIG Earrings You Can Make At Home | HANDMADE Jewelry
GORGEOUS Shoulder Duster Earrings You Can Make At HOME
Kristen showed off a bunch of amazing designs in this video. Watching this artist work her magic is great for getting new ideas for your next jewelry project. Using her Enchanted Forest themed beading collection and Soft Flex Craft Wire, Kristen created a stunning pair of earrings. Learn how to make these wonderful shoulder dusters.
Handmade Earrings Are EASY With Soft Flex Wire
In this video, Sara showed us how to create a pair of multi-strand earrings. The beads Sara used to make this design are so lively and radiant. These earrings really POP! The technique she used to strand her beads is great for a bracelet, too. Create a unique jewelry set with ideas from this video!
Shop Our Earrings & Ear Wires Category | STYLE & Security
Finish your earrings with stlye! Shop our Earrings and Ear Wires category and find a fabulous component to complete your amazing earrings. We have earring posts for those lovely dangles. We have ear wires that will keep those chandelier earrings in place. You will find a selection of metals that complement your jewelry perfectly!
How To Make Geometric STATEMENT Earrings | 3 DIY Tutorials
Earrings are Kristen's favorite. She showed us how to make three statement earrings in this fun tutorial. She uses findings, Czech Glass, and wooden pop-outs to create these stunning designs. She painted her pop-outs in a previous video. These earrings are amazing. Definitely one of a kind. Make your own signature statement earrings with a little help from this free spirited artist!
Wire Wrapped Earrings | DIY Connector For Dangles
Joyce enlightened us with an advanced tutorial on earrings. She showed us how to wire wrap a ceramic pendant. She then created a wire connector. She attached the connector to the pendant and then added dangles for an elegant finish. While this project is not beginner friendly, it will show you techniques that will help you learn how to use Craft Wire in your jewelry. Joyce also stresses the her design is not perfect and that you can make mistakes and still have an incredible design - don't be afraid to try these earrings! Every mistake is just a chance to learn.
Shop Our Craft Wire Category | CREATIVE Indulgence
Shop our Craft Wire category. Soft Flex Craft Wire is a high quality, permanently colored copper wire. It is resistant to scratching, peeling and marring. This is due to the special enameling process used to coat the wire to produce the wide spectrum of colors we offer. After the enamel is applied, the wire is then clear coated to prevent tarnishing. Bare Copper is the only wire in the line that is not treated. If antiques and old findings are your medium, Bare Copper will patina - perfect for making that new project look like an heirloom. Quality Soft Flex Craft Wire is 100% lead and nickel free. There are no other metals used in the wire production other than copper and fine silver. The temper of the wire is soft. It can be tempered to half hard.
How To Make Long Woven BEADED EARRINGS With Soft Flex Wire
Have you ever wondered why we manufacture beading wire in so many different colors? This earring tutorial is why. We WANT you to show our wire. In the past, designers tried to conceal every part of their beading wire. We figured a colorful palette will turn the beading wire itself into a design element. For this demonstration, Kristen used our White Quartz color wire to make her beaded earrings GLOW! Don't be afraid to show your wire!
How To Make Chandelier Earrings With Soft Touch Wire | EASY Elegance
Kristen had a great tutorial on how to make chandelier earrings. Chandelier earrings are the perfect bookends for your beautiful face. You can make them as you see fit. Vary the colors or the beads. They add instant elegance to any wardrobe. These lovely earrings are the darlings of the glamorous. Look like a celebrity the next time you leave the house!
Beaded TASSEL EARRINGS With Seed Beads & Beading Thread
Joyce showed us how to make a beaded tassel. Tassels can add a lot of fun to any jewelry design. They make great pendants and they are wonderful for expressive earrings. Joyce was designing a pendant in this video. But, add an ear wire, and you basically have an earring design. Check out this video and learn how to make your own beaded tassel.
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Anxious to try a new technique? Check out our Beadwork category! Get the supplies you need to make a peyote stitch design. Get the seed beads you need to embellish a design with an splash of beautiful colors. Find beading needles and more! If you are a beginner, make sure you visit our blog for gentle instruction.
How To Make Chandelier Earrings With Czech Glass Drops
Sara fell in love with the luxurious Czech Glass drops we added to our inventory. She thought they would pair perfectly with the TierraCast connectors we had in stock. She decided to make chandelier earrings and invited us to watch. She had already completed a pair of earrings before filming this video. She used head pins to wire wrap the beads to the connector. She wanted to show other ways to accomplish this design. She showed us how to add the drops to the earrings with Soft Flex Craft Wire and beading wire. Lots of amazing instructions in this video. Check it out!
DIY Wire Wrapped Drop Earrings With Czech Glass Flower Beads
We love these Czech Glass flowers. The punchy colors are radiant and joyful and the center of the flower has a wonderful accent color. Kristen used Craft Wire to wire wrap these lovely flowers to TierraCast Reina earring posts and links. The finished drop earrings are gorgeous!
Shop Our Czech Glass Category | COLORFUL Beads
Do you love vibrant colors and upbeat jewelry? Czech Glass Beads are a delight. Czech Glass Bead Strands are beautiful and come in the most wonderful shapes and sizes. Add a unique bead to your next DIY necklace as a pendant. A strand of Czech Glass can be turned into a beautiful bracelet without any extra additions. You can make a cute pair of earrings with Soft Flex Beading Wire and a single bead or three. You can mix and match with other Czech Glass colors and make jewelry that celebrates a holiday or moment in time. Czech Glass is playful, inexpensive, and slightly exotic - give your jewelry an accent of your personality!
Easy To Make Dangly Earrings With Soft Flex Craft Wire & Beads
Joyce showed us how to make simple dangly earrings with Craft Wire and beads. This is a great project for anybody that is just getting started with Craft Wire. Joyce showed us how to use items from around the house to shape the wire for her earrings. Learn how easy it is to work with Craft Wire and how to design an amazing pair of earrings with very little fuss!
DIY Spiral Earrings Using Craft Wire & WigJig Jewelry Jig Board
These earrings are just out of this world! They almost have a Tim Burton (Beetlejuice) vibe to them. Kristen showed us how to use a WigJig jig board to create these fun earrings. Jig boards are great for creating uniform shapes and sizes. If you sell your jewelry, a jig will ensure that you can easily replicate a design - over and over. Learn how to make these beautiful and funky earrings with ease!
Shop Our WigJigs Jewelry Jig Board Category | INNOVATIVE Jewelry Designs
WigJig jig boards are amazing! They are constructed of the same heavy duty material that airplane windows are made of - this means you never have to worry about the holes on the boards widening and becoming difficult to use. They are also clear - this means you can use patterns below the boards. WigJig boards allow you to make consistent shapes and sizes. Step up your jewelry making talents with one of these boards!
Dangle Earrings With Head Pins & Czech Glass Beads
Kristen showed us how to make lovely dangle earrings with Czech Glass melon beads and connectors. The colors and metals she used are perfect for fall or an American Southwest style design. Learn how to turn a headpin and bead into a stunning dangle. These earrings would like great for a night out on the town in Tucson!
How To Make BOLD Jewelry Using Shell Pearl BEADS | Oversized Pearls
Pearls are timeless. These classic gemstones will never go out of style. But what can you do with BIG pearls? Kristen showed us how she made gorgeous jewelry with OVERSIZED pearls. Think BIG! These pearls are large and in charge and require minimal effort to create a powerful jewelry design.
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We have a pearl for every jewelry design! Shop our Gemstone Pearls category for coins, cornflakes, nuggets, and more. Shop our Pearl Beads category and you will find a rainbow of large shell pearls and a beautiful faux pearl round that will add elegance to your next earrings. You cannot go wrong with the beauty of timeless pearls!
How To Make Wire Wrapped Earrings | Twilight Sky Colorway
Kristen showed us how to wire wrap beads to a hoop cut from chain. Add an ear wire and you have an easy pair of earrings. You can also add a dangle for a little extra eye candy. In this video, Kristen showed us how to embellish a design even further with paints. She painted her metal butterflies and made a stunning pair of earrings.
Beaded Earrings With Multiple Strands Of Soft Flex Wire
Multiple strand bracelets and necklaces are lovely. But multi-strand earrings? These are absolutely fabulous! The possibilities are endless. Seed beads can make these earrings magical. And a big focal bead can draw the eye. Make sure you select a beading wire color that enhances the design overall. Make these stunning earrings today!
Shop Our Trios Beading Wire Packs Category | THEMED Color Palettes
Trios Color Wire Sets let you apply color theory to your next design. Trios Color Wire is a lead-free beading wire for designers that want to create jewelry with color mixing in mind. Trios Color Wire Sets encapsulate the vivid palette of nature and the glamour of the fashion world. Trios Color Wire Sets are comprised of three 10 foot spools of Soft Flex .019 (Medium), the wire is constructed of 49 micro woven stainless steel wires. We recommend Trios Color Wire Sets for designers that want to design with a motif or gemstone in mind.
Beautiful Beaded SHOULDER DUSTER Earrings | Lunar Moth Trios
Kristen designed these lovely shoulder dusters with a pastel color palette. These earrings are prettier than a floral meadow on a cool spring day! You can change up the colors for your own signature design if the season has passed. Our Trios Beading Wire packs are perfect for adding a splash of color to any design.
Beaded SilverSilk & Soft Flex Craft Wire Earrings | A PERFECT Pairing
We love SilverSilk knitted wire chain. They are perfectly paired with Soft Flex Craft Wire and beading wire. We have partnered up with Nealay many times and have offered this lovely chain in some of our collections. We included SilverSilk in our Rosé All Day jewelry making kit. Kristen showed us how to make beaded earrings with SilverSilk and Craft Wire. We think the finished earrings are enchanting!
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Check out our Design Kits! Each kit is a themed collection of beading supplies. You never know where one of our kits will transport you! All of our kits are thoughtfully designed and curated. You are going to love the supplies inside! Our kits are limited in quantity and usually sell out before the end of the month. At the end of each month, we reveal our recent kit on the Soft Flex Facebook page and YouTube Page. Open your kit when you get it or wait for Soft Flex Company to reveal the contents and open yours along with us live!
DIY Bead Around Earrings SIMPLE Technique With Beading Wire
Want to add extra POP to a bead? Kristen showed us how to 'frame' a bead with beading wire. The smaller beads really gave punch to the bigger bead. These earrings look like a synchronized dance! Add a dangle on the bottom of the earrings and you have a colorful masterpiece! These are the perfect earrings for a beginner that is looking to move on to more intricate beaded designs!
How To Make Bugle Bead Fringe Tassel Earrings | Delightful DENIM Colors
Denim jeans are an American legend. Utility clothing for miners. Celebrity clothing throughout the ages. Beloved by youth cultures of many generations. These fringe tassel earrings are perfect for a blue jean pairing. They also evoke a sunny day in Santa Fe. Add a stylish accent to your casual summer day with these breezy beautiful earrings!
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Blog contributor Thomas Soles loves Jazz Age writers and crunchy french fries. His favorite gemstones are Lapis and Pietersite. His favorite hobby is day dreaming. And his favorite mustache is Freddie Mercury's. As you can see, he has a healthy (or possibly unhealthy) sense of humor. You can write to him at Thomas@SoftFlexCompany.com