Super easy new earring design!
May 27, 2009
I had so much fun designing these new “french post” earrings, I made about 8 pairs of them the other day! A clean and classic design, and comfortable to wear make them a winner in my book!
Instructions are very easy – simply take two headpins with a ball end and thread a wafer-style bead on them. On the back of the bead, bend the wire at a 90° angle, and then use a round nosed pliers to form the “post”! Hammer just slightly at the front, file the end to eliminate any burrs, and you’re done!
I found with my handmade headpins that Sterling Silver (22g half hard) worked better than Fine Silver – while the Fine Silver pins will work, they’re a little less stable than the Sterling ones.
Have fun with this design – I can see loads of possibilities!
Comments
Got something to say?
