So the advantage of being able to create my own jewellery is that I am able to make exactly what I want - most of the time anyway. And, finally having gotten over my phobia of hoops or long earrings getting caught in stuff and being ripped out, I have been wanting hammered hoops.

While there is already a plethora of these things out there, I actually want the hammered bit to be facing up and not to the side, if you know what I mean. Plus, I don't want 2-piece earrings that require the itty bitty backing to stay secure. Couldn't find anything I liked, so...

The cut ends wire of wire are verrrry sharp - you know what a klutz I am - and cutting must be my next most hated activity to filing. A few pierces and scrapes and lotsa shaping and hammering later, these emerged:


I'm quite happy with how they turned out, considering it's my first time making hoops. These measure 1" and were formed from 20ga wire so they're a skinny 1mm wide. They're for myself though. I have a couple of others coming up in twisted wire and a slightly thicker gauge. Just imagine what they'll look like after being oxidised and polished... yum :)

So, do you wear hoops? Would you purchase something like these?