Nowadays earrings are worn as a fashion statement by both men and women. Learn to make your own earrings to express your personality.
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How to make beaded earrings
2010-10-08 10:08:03
Beaded necklace were considered a status symbol. only royalty and the wealthy people could afford them as far back as 2500 BC .
Making beaded earrings are a fun and easy skill to master. Here is everything you need to know about making beaded earrings for the beginner jewelry maker.
Wire cutter ,chain nose pliers to wrap your loops you will really need these.Round nose pliers to dangle your earringsIf you are just starting out and unsure of this craft, these are okay. Otherwise, they do not last long and you will need to get your tools from a bead or jewelry supplier instead.
To make a pair of earrings two ear wires are needed. Headpins have flat or rounded heads on the bottom, and are available in different sizes and thicknesses. They are available in a variety of metals to coordinate with your project.
First, put a spacer bead at the bottom, then add the beads of your choice on the head pin. Experiment with different colors and styles. You can use spacer beads to separate colors. Use a pair of round-nose pliers to bend the top of your head-pin 90º.Bend the top of the headpin into a loop using the round-nose pliers. This loop allows you to add a post or wire to complete the earring at the end of the headpin with the round-nose pliers. Using the tip of the pliers as a guide, form the end of the headpin into a neat loop. Add a French wire , before completely closing the loop post or other earring finding.
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