Want to learn how to make earrings? then this is the perfect project for you! Suitable for all jewellery makers, particularly beginners, this is an easy to follow project where you can learn how to work with a range of findings and tools to create a dainty pair of earrings that make the perfect gift.
Make Silver Star Earrings: Step by Step Guide
In this project you will assemble a stylish pair of sterling silver dangly star earrings, perfect for anyone who loves celestial-themed accessories. This project is ideal for jewellery making beginners or enthusiasts looking for a quick and satisfying DIY project. When finished, you will have a dazzling pair of earrings that shine with the beauty of sterling silver, ready to complement any outfit or serve as a thoughtful, handmade gift.
What You Need:
- Beadsmith Beader’s Tool Kit
- 1 pack of 3 15mm sterling silver star stamping blanks
- 1 pack of 2 17mm sterling silver star earring dropper chains
- 1 pack of 6 sterling silver hook wires with bead and loop
Step 1
Slide the bead and coil on the earring hook wire up and out of the way and grip one side of the hoop using a pair of flat nose pliers.
Step 2
Grip the other side of the hoop on the earring hook wire using a pair of snipe or chain nose pliers. Twist the pliers outwards to open the hoop.
Step 3
Thread the silver star and the chain with the stars attached onto the hoop.
Step 4
Close the hoop on the earring hook wire by gripping either side of the hoop using snipe, chain or flat nose pliers and twist inwards making sure it aligns and is flush against the hook wire.
Repeat to make a second earring.
Ready to start making your own earrings? This is the perfect project for jewellery makers of all skill levels and is a great way to really great creative. For everything you need, don’t forget to check out our range of jewellery findings which includes hook wires, blanks, earring backs and more.
Let us know what you think of this project and don’t forget to share your finished pieces with us over on social media!
Sian Brown
Sian has been hand making her award winning jewellery in the West Midlands for over 12 years. Sian spent 10 years in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter before relocating to a quiet Worcestershire village.