Ellie's Handcrafted Jewelry
"Graceful Butterfly" Earring Tutorial — PDF Download
Create a pair of whimsical wire butterfly earrings that look like they flew straight out of a garden... and learn three core jewelry skills along the way.
The Graceful Butterfly earrings are playful, detailed, and completely achievable. This tutorial takes you from creating the frame all the way to weaving all the pieces together, teaching you how to weave, hammer, and create components that will grow your jewelry-making skills far beyond this one design. With 21 pages and over 75 step-by-step images, every detail is covered.
What you'll learn:
- How to create and shape a wire butterfly frame
- Weaving techniques to bring the design together
- Hammering for texture and dimension
- How to create wire components (including jump rings)
Materials needed (per pair):
- (x2) 5½" 20 Gauge Wire
- (x2) 2" 20 Gauge Wire
- (x4) 18" 28 Gauge Wire
- (x4) 20 Gauge Jump Rings (tutorial shows you how to make them!)
- (x2) 8" 24 Gauge Wire
- (x4) 2mm Beads, (x4) 3mm Beads, (x2) 4mm Beads
- (x2) Top-drilled Teardrop Beads
- (x2) Ear Wires
Tools needed:
- Chain Nose Pliers
- Round Nose Pliers
- Flush Cutters
- Chasing Hammer & Bench Block (optional, for texture)
What happens after purchase:
You'll receive an order confirmation email with a download link. Please allow a minute or two after purchase before downloading. Message me if you have any issues — I'm happy to help!
This is a PDF digital download. Nothing will be shipped to you.
Please note: You may sell your finished work with credit to Elizabeth at Ellie's Handcrafted Jewelry. You may not copy, sell, distribute, or teach this pattern without written consent.
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