There are many kinds of earrings in the world. Different people favor different earrings to enhance their beauty and elegance. Nowadays, string earrings as a trend have drawn most people’s attention. If you want to get a unique pair of earrings, you can follow the next tips to make a special pair of string earrings for yourself.
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How to make string earrings
2010-08-31 16:31:43
Nowadays jewelry tends to be simpler and more artful. Primitive art and handmade crafts begin to gain great popularity among people all over the world. Among them string earring is a typical one. With limited materials found in local craft store, you can make string earrings by yourself. The following are some instructions.
1. Gather all the things needed for making string earrings. This includes: 14-gauge wire, 24-gauge wire, coiling gizmo, embroidery floss, wire cutters, pliers, clear nail polish and ear wires.
2. Make the wire shape. Cut 12 inches of the 14-gauge wire to and bend it into a teardrop shape. Leave one end longer than the other.
3. Cut 4 feet of the 24-gauge wire, and wire it around the straight arm of the coiling gizmo. Widen the handle to create a pile of coil. Slide the coils onto the wire shape, and use pliers to wrap the two ends together. Leave the most of the longer end loose.
4.Take a thread from your embroidery floss, and tie one end to the top of the wire shape, pull the thread straight down from behind the wire teardrop, catch it between two coils at the bottom center, and ten pull it back from the front side to the top of the wire teardrop. Catch the thread between two coils at the top.
5. With the same method, pull the thread up and down to form the pattern you like. If you want it in various colors, you can take another thread in different color and repeat the process above.
6. After finishing the string process, tie a knot again on the wire shape. Coat the knots with clear nail polish and let it dry naturally.
7. Use the pliers to make a small open loop with the longer side of the wire just above the top of the teardrop, string it to the hole at the bottom of the ear wire, and close the loop. Wind the extra wire around the base of the small loop.
8. Now you have finished one string earring. Repeat the process above to make another string earring.
Done! The threading process is a bit complicated, but the basic skill is easy to grasp. Such a pair of earrings is sure to catch people’s attention. Enjoy your accomplishment.
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