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Embellished Hoops

On a recent trip to San Francisco I saw a lot of super simple Hoop earrings embellished with wire and beads wrapped around them. They were very expensive – some with gemstone beads for up to $200.00 a pair! I wanted to give you an affordable version of this accessory that screams style, but costs only a few dollars to make. If you're like me and you grew up in the 60's & 70's you may have a pair of large hoops in your jewelry box - so pull them out and give them an updated look.

Materials:

One pair large Hoop earrings - ours are 55mm (just over 2")

One yard 28g wire - cut in half (if your hoops are bigger use longer wire).

Faceted Seed Beads

Step 1 – Holding on to a 1" tail of wire, wind the end of the wire around the top of the hoop 4 or 5 times to anchor.

Step 2 – Add about 3" of beads on to the wire and tie a loose know at the end (you may need to add more beads or take some off).

Step 3 - Slide a bead up and hold in place while you wrap the wire once around the hoop.

Step 4 – Continue to slide bead & wrap wire until hoop is fully wrapped.

Step 5 – Anchor the wire on the end of hoop. Trim the tails & tuck ends down.

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