How to Make Paper Clip Earrings

By Rain Blanken, About.com Guide

Paper clips are made up of a sturdy steel wire that is perfect for bending into various jewelry styles. Since they are readily available, paper clips are a convenient medium for working wire jewelry projects. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to make a pair of curly earrings. What You'll Need:

• Two paper clips
• Jewelry pliers (you'll need the rounded nose to create curls)
• Beads with a hole diameter large enough to fit onto the wire
• (Optional) Masking tape

Once you have gathered your materials, let's get started.

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• Use Paper Clips to Create Wire Jewelry
• Unbend the Paperclip
• Curl the End of the Paperclip
• Finish the Spiral Piece
• Make a Beaded Wire
• Put it all Together...

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