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SilverByRosie
13-07-2009, 07:26 PM
I work mostly with wire and beads, and my earrings all hang off the long hook ear wires.
I've had a few requests for smaller earrings, and want to hang things off posts instead (e.g. Cookson prod code NVJ 033X) but would rather make my own than buy them. So far all I've come up with is an eyepin, but that doesn't look great.

Any suggestions? I have no soldering equipment, so I can't make them that way unfortunately :(

~Rosie

Dano
14-07-2009, 01:06 PM
this might not be ideal because this is just the first idea i thought of but how about something like this:
http://i28.tinypic.com/23mrnye.gif

wirescale and beadsize are very off but you get the general idea right? this way you can make the earpost match the earring that little bit better too

SilverByRosie
14-07-2009, 05:56 PM
I've found a solution!

It's not quite what you suggested Dano, but your little pic inspired it!

I didn't want to glue anything on because I don't really trust glue on jewellery, so I put a small spiral of wire in front of the loop instead of the bead.

Thank you :)

Dano
14-07-2009, 07:42 PM
yay =D glad i could help =3

SilverByRosie
03-08-2009, 09:32 PM
I had a bit more of a play with spirals and came up with something that sits flush against your ear. The loop behind the spiral before made the whole thing stick out too far.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/3779235254_52158ab440.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/silverbyrosie/3779235254/)

bustagasket
03-08-2009, 09:49 PM
I had a bit more of a play with spirals and came up with something that sits flush against your ear. The loop behind the spiral before made the whole thing stick out too far.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/3779235254_52158ab440.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/silverbyrosie/3779235254/)

They are gorgeous thats so clever!!!

kymbi
03-08-2009, 10:13 PM
Clever solution ~ they look good :D

julie
04-08-2009, 05:29 AM
very nice :Y:

Solunar Silver Studio
04-08-2009, 06:38 AM
I've often wondered about making earring posts out of wire but wasn't sure how you secure the backs. Commercial ones have a little furrow in the post that the springs clamp round don't they...do you just file out a channel or what?
Showing the big holes in my education here!!<:)-

Oooooo...just spotted the new smilies!! :<3:. Luv 'em!!

SilverByRosie
04-08-2009, 06:56 AM
Thanks :)

I did carve out a channel the first time I made posts by holding my cutters against them and twisting. Then I got lazy and didn't bother with the next pair and I've been wearing them without a groove with no problems at all.

~Rosie

Solunar Silver Studio
04-08-2009, 07:20 AM
Fair enough! And sorry Rosie...I never told you how lovely those earrings look!! I've never thought of doing a double loop on my wrappings...it really adds an edge...stunning all round! :Y:

AlexandraBuckle
04-08-2009, 08:55 AM
They are fab earrings, love them!

Ominicci
06-08-2009, 03:01 PM
They are brilliant! Well done!
You can experiment with different shapes now that you have got the idea. In All Wired Up by Mark Lareau he does star shapes, heart shapes and triangles. Didn't think of that when you asked the original question as he uses them as headpins, but all you do is bend the wire 90 degrees to make the actual earring post!! #-o

SilverByRosie
06-08-2009, 05:21 PM
They are brilliant! Well done!
You can experiment with different shapes now that you have got the idea. In All Wired Up by Mark Lareau he does star shapes, heart shapes and triangles. Didn't think of that when you asked the original question as he uses them as headpins, but all you do is bend the wire 90 degrees to make the actual earring post!! #-o

Thank you :)

I think I'll have to look that book up, sounds good.