How to make seashell earrings

Chances are that you have already learnt to make seashell necklace and bracelet. Do you want a pair of seashell earrings to complete your seashell jewelry collection? Believe it or not, you can make a pair of seashell earrings all by yourself. The following are some instructions.
1. Make preparations for making seashell earrings. Find a flat board as the working place. Gather as many kinds of seashells as possible. The seashells bought in local stores are drilled with holes and convenient to handle. Other things you need include 2 ear hooks, 2 headpins, wood beads (or other beads you like) and needle nosed pliers.
2. Design your seashell earrings. From your seashell collection, choose beautiful seashells you want to make your seashell earrings, and arrange the order to make beautiful patterns. String the beads and seashells on the headpin. You may try this process several times to find out the best design.
3. Bend the wire on the straight side (of the headpin) at 90 degree angle just above the beads and shells. Use your pliers to make a loop with the wire in the straight side, and wind the extra wires around the base of the loop to finish the headpin.
4. Now you can attach the seashell pendant to the ear hook. Use your pliers to open the ring of the ear hook, slip it into the loop of the headpin, and close the ear hook. Tighten the ring of the ear hook carefully, so that it won’t slip off the seashell pendant.
Now you have finished your seashell earrings. Such seashell earrings can remind you of the romantic beach life, and is stylish and beautiful to wear. With this basic skill, you can make seashell earrings in different styles and designs. Have a try!