Making Earrings Made Simple

As the holidays get closer, we know there will be some people we want to give presents to.  Yet, if you don’t have a big budget, what can you do?   Well, you can make them a gift!

A simple thing you can create is jewelry.Jewelry is a gift that can be used longer than baked goods. Additionally, sometimes it is even cheaper.   Here are 2 easy types of jewelry to make: beaded earrings or bracelets.  Earrings are usually cheaper to make as there are less beads involved.If you shop well, acrylic beads for making bracelets can be quite affordable.For larger gifts, give the person a matching set! So lets go over how to make jewelry!

Getting Started

First you need to get supplies.  Most craft stores will have what you need.  For either project you need: beads, round nose pliers and wire cutters.  For earrings you will also want earwires, headpins and tweezers; for bracelets, you need memory wire.  Many people will make both and then mix and match as appropriate.

Realize that nicer beads creates better looking jewelry.  Sometimes you can get freshwater pearls rather inexpensively that makes wonderful jewelry.

Making The Jewelry

Both types of jewelry need loops to be created.  These are easily created using you round nose pliers.Wirecutters make trimming off extra wire a snap.

For earrings: slip your beads onto each headpin, create a loop at the end of the headpin. Then, attach the headpin to the earwire.

For bracelets: create a starting loop, add beads, and then close it off with a loop.

Nice Touches

Putting the earrings on cardboard or a blank business card makes them look more professional.   Having the earrings or bracelet in a small plastic baggie helps make certain that the beautiful jewelry won’t be damaged.  If you have extra jewelry boxes around, these help even more.

Enjoy giving these great gifts!

 

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