Copper Wire Craftswith Beads

Supplies: Copper Wire Beads Ear Wires or Clasps Metal File Needle Nose Pliers Wire Cutter

Age Range: Tweens and Up

Approximate Cost: $115 for 25 people or $4.60 each with tools (set of 6) or $50 for 25 people or $2 each for supplies.

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1) Cut wire as needed and file the ends.

2) Attach the ear wires (or clasps) to the copper wire, then use your fingers as a guide to wrap the wire.

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3) Towards the end, string the bead(s), then wrap the remainder of the wire around the loops.

4) Use needle nose pliers to secure the wrap. Repeat for matching earring.

Inspired by Maker Faire 2014 and adapted from instructions by Jenne Bergstrom (2009).

For more information on Infopeople’s MakerSpace projects at the 2014 Annual California Library Association Conference, check out their website at http://infopeople.org/cla2014/ .

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