Do you want to add wire weaving to your skillset? If so, you’ve come to the right place because wire weaving mastery begins right here at Door 44 Studios. My name is Wendi, and I’m the wire weaver behind Door 44. I love to teach and I’ve found that the best way to teach wire weaving is through clear instruction using simple, modular designs. I strive to create designs that are both accessible for beginners and fun for intermediate jewelry makers. So, regardless of your background or your primary jewelry making discipline, you’ll learn useful skills and techniques here. You’ll also find lots of fun wirework components that you can blend with your own designs to create truly handcrafted artisan jewelry. So, but sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter below and let's make something beautiful!
Simple Wire Heart Hoops Made in Minutes 💔
Hiya, Reader!
Do we ever really outgrow hoop earrings? I sure hope not because I still love to wear some pretty hoops now and then. And with Valentine's Day coming up in a couple of weeks, this seemed like the perfect time to share my fun heart-shaped hoop earrings.
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These earrings are a breeze to make. The basic hoop is made with a single piece of 20g jewelry wire. Don't you just love a good one-piece design? And the beauty of this simple design is that you can make your heart hoops any size you want. And you can customize your hearts to suit your tastes. Love symmetry? Make your hearts perfectly symmetrical on both sides.
Prefer things a little off kilter? Make your hearts asymmetrical, like mine! Want to jazz them up? There are an infinite number of ways to do just that. I share three possible variations in today's tutorial video, but there's an infinite number of ways you can modify and embellish these pretty little hearts to make them entirely your own.
Add some beads. Add some wire. Layer on some swirls and curls. There's just no end to the possibilities! And I'd absolutely LOVE to see your unique take on these earrings. So, if you haven't already joined my free private Facebook group, Wire Weaving with Wendi, please join us! It's a great place to share your Door 44 creations, ask questions, and get help directly from me as well as fellow wire weavers.
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First up this week is a shameless plug for one of my own PDF tutorial downloads. If you'd like to embellish your heart hoop earrings with a beaded wrap, this 3-part tutorial bundle will arm you with all the skills you'll need to confidently wrap your heart hoops with your favorite beads.
In Part 1 of this series, you'll learn to make some pretty and practical Marquis Ear Wires. In Part 2, you'll learn my tricks for making quick and easy beaded dangles. And in Part 3, I'll show you how to level-up your Marquis earrings with an elegant beaded wrap!
Looking for some more Heart-themed jewelry for Valentine's Day? This pretty Bottled Heart Pendant by Julie Hulick of Copar Aingeal presents a really lovely way to frame a heart-shaped gemstone. If you've never bought any of Julie's tutorials, you're in for a treat! Her tutorials are very well written, and they're packed full of clear, easy to follow images.
While you're there, make sure you take a few minutes to browse Julie's shop. She has lots of great tutorials, and she organizes them conveniently in categories of Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
Are your earrings getting a little out of control? Earring organization is a constant battle for jewelry makers. We never seem to have enough storage! If you share that struggle, take a look at this gorgeous handcrafted Peruvian Walnut earring display from Tom's Earring Holders.
I don't know about you, but I always get the urge to clean and organize around this time of year. Is it cabin fever or Spring fever? In either case, I need this earring display in my life so I can tame the chaos of my earring collection, which is bursting at the seams of my current organizer.
That's it for today, wire weaver. Go make yourself some pretty Heart Hoop Earrings, and I'll see you next week!
xo,
Wendi
Hey there, Jewelry Maker!
Do you want to add wire weaving to your skillset? If so, you’ve come to the right place because wire weaving mastery begins right here at Door 44 Studios. My name is Wendi, and I’m the wire weaver behind Door 44. I love to teach and I’ve found that the best way to teach wire weaving is through clear instruction using simple, modular designs. I strive to create designs that are both accessible for beginners and fun for intermediate jewelry makers. So, regardless of your background or your primary jewelry making discipline, you’ll learn useful skills and techniques here. You’ll also find lots of fun wirework components that you can blend with your own designs to create truly handcrafted artisan jewelry. So, but sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter below and let's make something beautiful!
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