How to Make Sweet Spiral Earrings Materials: 8 inches of 20 gauge wire cut into 2 even parts 12 Glass Beads size 3mm x 4mm Tools: Wire Cutters Round Nose Pliers Step 1: Cut your wires and then create a small loop at the end of the wire. Step 2: Create your snail shape by bending your wire as shown in the photo. Step 3: Insert beads onto the wire and shape it into a swirl to prevent them from falling off. Step 4: Use your pliers to create a small loop on your wire. Step 5: Trim the wire if you need too, then repeat all steps to create second wire. Attach the ear wires. Your masterpiece is complete!