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Bead-Wrapped Hoops by Jackie Guerra From "Jewelry Making" episode DJMK-404

Host Jackie Guerra designed this beaded hoop earring.

Materials --

Gold hoop earrings with an open hatch
Small beads, the same width as the earring hoops
26-gauge gold wire
Wire cutters
Round nose pliers

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	Figure A
	Figure B

1. Cut a piece of wire 36" to 48" long.

2. Start at the end of the earring hoop with the latch and wrap 12-15 coils snugly and tightly clockwise around the hoop (figure A).

3. String a bead on the wire and wrap it so that it sits up on the outside edge of the hoop. Wrap another coil without a bead.

4. Continue all around the hoop, alternating a beaded coil with a plain coil. Keep the beads sitting on the outside perimeter of the hoop (figure B).

5. When you get near the end of the hoop, wrap 12-15 coils without beads, tight and snug.

6. Trim off any excess wire and make sure the end fits snugly to the inside of the hoop.