This lens features instruction for the Onion Dome Earrings with Beads jewelry making project. For more free instruction like this visit WigJig for all your jewelry needs - jewelry tools, jewelry wire, free jewelry making instruction, design, and beads!
The Project
A key element of Russian architecture of the 19 and early 20th centuries is the Onion Dome roof. This structure can be seen in Russian Orthodox churches and in the architecture of the Kremlin. These earrings are called Onion Dome Jewelry Wire Earrings with Beads not because they have any relationship to Russia, but because the shape of the earrings is the shape of the onion dome roof. (We considered calling these earrings Onion Earrings with Beads, but the vegetable, onion, while great when cooked on a steak and cheese sandwich, can cause bad breath when eaten raw and for this reason isn't a good name for earrings.)
These earrings were made with 18 gauge wire and this is the correct size of wire to use for a beginner. For those of you with more experience, I suggest that you consider making your second pair of these earrings in 16 gauge wire.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PHOTOS
These earrings were made with 18 gauge wire and this is the correct size of wire to use for a beginner. For those of you with more experience, I suggest that you consider making your second pair of these earrings in 16 gauge wire.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PHOTOS
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by Brittany9984
Brittany is the niece of Gary and Suzanne Helwig, owners of the WigJig company - and daughter of Marcia, the WigJig customer service represe...
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