{"id":32452,"date":"2025-09-19T12:27:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T11:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/?post_type=project&#038;p=32452"},"modified":"2025-11-10T11:10:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T11:10:46","slug":"dangly-sterling-silver-wire-looped-earrings","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/project\/dangly-sterling-silver-wire-looped-earrings\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Dangly Sterling Silver Wire Looped Earrings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These Sterling Silver Wire Looped Earrings are simple yet striking, with graceful loops that shimmer as you move. Using a jig, you\u2019ll learn to shape consistent patterns, first practising with copper wire before creating the final design in silver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch a step by step video guide on how to make this project below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Let&#039;s make a pair of Wire loop earrings  #jewelry  #jigscollection  #earrings  #handmade\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dmWgIuac06Q?list=PLMe60l3Jm0Nq8l_YUzhkyeA6p3o6gzTrX\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arrange the pegs in your chosen pattern in you peg board and use the copper wire to practice wrapping the wire around the pegs. To cut the copper wire use side cutters. Measure and make note of the length of wire for each shape you make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Note: Ensure your chosen design does not exceed 25cm in length as you have 50cm of sterling silver and will need to make a pair of earrings.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7836-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32671\" style=\"width:335px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7836-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7836-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7836-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7836.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you are happy with your chosen design start by cutting your sterling silver wire in half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7847-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32672\" style=\"width:335px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7847-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7847-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7847-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7847.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use your wire jig and wrap the silver wire around the pegs ensuring the loops are even and tight. Use your pliers to gently push the loops down to the board if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7854-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32673\" style=\"width:335px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7854-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7854-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7854-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7854.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your design is complete remove the wire from the board and trim the ends using side cutters. You can smooth the ends with emery paper if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7860-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32674\" style=\"width:335px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7860-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7860-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7860-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7860.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place one of the silver sire loops on the side of a steel block and use a craft hammer to flatten out the wire and add hammered detail. Repeat this process&nbsp; on some of the other loops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7861-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32675\" style=\"width:335px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7861-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7861-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7861-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7861.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create another wire pattern using the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> piece of wire. If you need to you can use your pliers to adjust the wires so that they align better or neaten any of the loops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7865-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32676\" style=\"width:335px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7865-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7865-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7865-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7865.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add your earring hook wires by gripping either side of the earring hook hoop with pliers (chain nose or flat nose pliers) and twisting the pliers in opposite directions to open the hoop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thread on the wire loop shape and then close the earring hook wire hoop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To close the earring hook wire hoop follow the same action by gripping either side of the hoop with pliers but this time twist inwards to close. The hoop should be aligned with no gaps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7868-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32677\" style=\"width:335px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7868-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7868-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7868-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7868.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":32678,"template":"","categories":[2116,1783,1778],"tags":[392,114,218,29,409,2095],"class_list":["post-32452","project","type-project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-christmas","category-silversmithing","category-wire-wrapping","tag-christmas","tag-cooksongold","tag-earrings","tag-jewellery-making","tag-project","tag-sterling"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - 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