Spiral Button Earrings Tutorial

This tutorial teaches you how to make a delightfully versatile post earring finding (instructions for the teardrop charm are included for those new to wire work).

Though these are shown with teardrops hanging from them, you can use any shape of bead or other charm you like.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Materials:

*16” 20 gauge wire
*6'- 8' 26 or 28 gauge wire
*Seed beads (or any other small, 1-2mm beads) (optional)
*Earring nuts (backs)
*2 briolettes, any size

Tools:

*Round nose pliers
*Bent nose pliers
*Needle file or wire rounder



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