Simple & Elegant Copper Earrings | Beginner Wire Jewelry Tutorial

Ready to create something that looks high-end but is simple enough for beginner jewelry makers? I've been seeing this design and many more like it in diy jewelry circles, and I just had to make my own version! In this tutorial, I’ll show you step-by-step how to craft these easy yet elegant copper chandelier earrings featuring gorgeous lapis lazuli beads. You’ll learn how to: 💎 Shape and hammer copper wire for a graceful design 💎 Add a beautiful pop of color with lapis lazuli 💎 Assemble everything securely — no advanced tools required! These earrings are lightweight, stylish, and make perfect gifts or craft fair sellers. Whether you’re new to wire jewelry or just love learning new designs, this project is a great way to practice control and form while creating something truly wearable. 🧰 Materials Used: Bare copper wire (I use Craft Wire USA) 3.25" x2 16g - large horse shoe 3" x2 18g - infinity connector 2" x2 18g - small horse shoe 1 7/8" x2 20g - ear wires Sharpie marker Lapis lazuli beads (6mm) or bead of choice Tweezer nose pliers https://amzn.to/40ejGWw Flush cutters https://amzn.to/3NyDj4n Copper wire https://craftwireusa.com/ Bail pliers https://amzn.to/4dZk9iO Flat nose pliers https://a.co/d/4A0B3U5 Radial sanding disc https://amzn.to/48gsKMO Tumbler https://amzn.to/4eZ0L6Y High-grade Steel shot https://amzn.to/4hh9dzl Protectaclear https://www.everbritecoatings.com/?af... Jump Rings https://amzn.to/4b5xoyu Polishing Cloth https://amzn.to/4h74rUi Ring Mandrel - this and the hammers often come in kits on Amazon 👍 Nylon Hammer - mine’s from Harbor Freight Chasing Hammer - you'll have to get your own antique hammer :) Bench Block Easy-read Ruler https://amzn.to/41wH7KI ✨See my full list of Tools & Supplies at my Amazon Store Front: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carriefos... ✨SHOP my latest creations at https://www.carriefoscatodesign.com ✨SHOP Pepe Tools and get 10% OFF: https://www.Pepetools.com/carriefosca... Chapters: 00:00 Intro & Welcome! 01:14 Tools & Supplies 03:06 Large Horse Shoe 07:32 Small Horse Shoe 11:23 Hammering & Texturizing 13:07 Infinity Connector 17:40 Inspecting the Design - Making Adjustments 19:20 Attaching Jump Rings and Bringing the Design Together 24:40 Attaching a Wire Wrapped Bead 28:25 Let's Make Ear Wires 31:00 Final Thoughts & Design Ideas 32:36 Blooper Reel #wirejewelry #wireearrings #wirewrappedjewelry #copperjewelry #handmadeearrings #jewelrytutorial #diyjewelry #beginnerjewelrymaking #wirewrappingtutorial #jewelrymakingforbeginners #lapislazuli #easyjewelrytutorial #jewelrydesign #carriefoscatodesign #wearableart