How to Make Dangly Earrings

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Last Updated: June 3, 2022

Are you a bit of an accessories addict? You've come to the right article. We're here to walk you through everything you need to know about making your own dangly earrings, so you can wear and sell your very own jewelry.

1

Assemble your supplies.

Shop for these at a craft store or specialist bead shop. You can also shop online if there is not one of these stores near you.

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2

Set up your work space.

Always work on a tray, just in case the beads split.

3

Choose a design.

The internet also has lots of ideas for earring designs, but remember to try to stick to the level you are currently working at. The easiest types are simple drop earrings, and how to make these are described below.

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4

Arrange the beads onto head pins.

5

Bend and cut the wire.

Then, cut to allow approximately 1 centimeter (0.4 in) past the bend.

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6

Bend the wire into a loose loop.

Leave the loop slightly open for now.

7

Connect the headpin and earring loop.

Then, close the loop using the pliers.

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8

Repeat this process with another earring.

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How do I keep the front of the earring facing forward?

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To keep the front of the earring facing forward, you must use a back piece to prompt the earring up.

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Once you have mastered the basics, the world is your oyster! Using simple loops and beading techniques, you can make earrings like these very easily.

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You can make more than one headpin per earring for an extra sparkle.

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This basic design can be used to make many earrings, try spiraling the headpin and then using small seed beads to decorate.

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Warnings

Wire cutters and cut wire can be sharp, so watch your fingers.

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Things can go wrong, don't worry, it happens to everyone!

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