Learn to make the decorative Flourish French Hooks with this free beginner wirework tutorial. Master the art of making perfectly matched pairs of ear wires.

Michelle - Blue Rock Beads on Instagram: "What is French wire? ⬇️ French wire, bullion, gimp… I get so many requests to show the process of how I use this material when I attach a clasp! I hope this “semi-tutorial” helps inspire you to try using French wire in your beaded jewelry. French wire starts as a strand of tightly coiled, ultra-fine metal wire. It is used as an element in handmade jewelry as well as artful needlework/embroidery. I like to use French wire because I think it gives knot

475K views · 11K likes | maRISsa- knotted gemstone jewelry designer on Instagram: "No heartbreak today 💦 Starting a necklace and the french wire curves just right. It means it’s going to be a good beading day. #saveyourtears #jewelrydesign #jewelry #necklace #bts #loveknot #knottednecklace #pinkjewelry #pinkaesthetic #satisfying #asmr #beadednecklace #colorfulnecklace #trendingjewelry #jewelrytrends #colorfuljewelry #xoxofromris #xoxoris"

Michelle - Blue Rock Beads on Instagram: "More tips in caption ⬇️ This is one of many ways to finish a knotted necklace! This technique is called BACK KNOTTING. In my opinion, it is the most secure and tidy way to finish a knotted piece. You don’t need to use metal findings aside from your clasp or jump ring (also called “findings”)- you just a need a short piece of FRENCH WIRE which is a tightly coiled tube of ultra fine wire. You could omit the French wire if you wanted to, if you were…