These DIY hammered heart earrings will make you addicted to working with silver. They help you take out your agressions and you end up with a sweet set of corazones!
I was nervous at first to try these but then I just went for it and loved the process. Next up – hoops!
YES! It took a couple tries, especially because I thought I’d be fancy and make jumbo hearts.
I had a fail because I put the earring hook and the loop on the wrong sides at first, but I scrapped that pair and tried again. That’s the best part about buying a huge spool of wire – it gives you a lot of room for practice!
Supplies for DIY Hammered heart earrings:
-16-gauge silver wire (for a sturdy but malleable base)
– Jeweler’s hammer
– Steel block or anvil for hammering
– Round-nose pliers
– Flat-nose pliers
– Wire cutters
– Sandpaper or a metal file
Directions:
Cut the Wire
– Cut two pieces of 16-gauge silver wire, each measuring approximately 10 inches. This will allow enough length for shaping the heart and creating a secure closure.
Shape the Heart
– Find the midpoint of each wire piece and use round-nose pliers to create the top arch of the heart.
– With your hands and the pliers, shape each side of the wire into the bottom curves of the heart, bringing the ends together at the top to form a heart hoop shape. The ends should almost touch but overlap slightly to create a closure system.
Create the Closure
– On one end of the wire, use round-nose pliers to make a small loop. This loop will act as the closure hook.
– On the other end of the wire, use your flat-nose pliers to bend the tip slightly inward, forming a small, open hook that the loop will latch onto. Adjust as needed to make sure the hook and loop fit securely.
Hammer the Heart Shape
– Place one heart on the steel block or anvil.
– Use the jeweler’s hammer to gently flatten and texture the wire. Be sure to hammer evenly, creating a uniform hammered texture while maintaining the heart shape.
– Repeat with the second heart hoop, ensuring both earrings have a similar hammered effect.
Smooth the Ends
– Use sandpaper or a metal file to smooth any sharp or rough edges, especially around the closure loop and hook.
Test the Closure
– Close each earring by latching the loop into the hook. Adjust the shape and closure as needed to ensure the earrings are secure and symmetrical.
Enjoy your beautiful hammered heart hoop earrings! These hoops will add a unique, handcrafted touch to any look. Feel free to ask if you need help with additional details or techniques.
I’m really happy with the results! Here’s a link in case you can’t see the video below!
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Your earrings are sweetheart cute.
Great job! Thanks so much for the shout out! Xoxo!
I am SO aligned with everything you do! Thank you. Love these earrings and I can’t believe how easy it looks, and I have some super little charms to add to them, too.
Those are AWESME.