An easy and fun activity to do with your children, other children, or even by yourself, is to make a simple pair of earrings featuring a metal charm of your favorite bug, animal, or other design. You’ll need to purchase earring findings, the charms you want to use, and tools; needle nose pliers or flat pliers. I’m fortunate to have a couple of different craft stores close by so whenever I need anything it is just a short drive to gather what I need for a project. Otherwise, I do buy supplies from Amazon or other online jewelry supply and bead shops.
Earring findings are the type of post that goes through the ear. There are ear studs, hoops, ear wires, or leverbacks. Make sure to get ones with loops that open on the bottom of them so you can add your desired charm. Charms are the next items you will need. Pick the type you would like for each earring. The charms can match, be asymmetrical, symmetrical, or mismatch – whatever style you are going for works for this project. Check the weight of what you choose; some charms are heavier than others. My earlobes are slightly torn so I have to avoid heavy earrings.
Assembling the earrings from the components listed is easy. Just take the pair of pliers and open the loop at the bottom of the earring. You can open the loop by pulling straight out a little bit (not too far) or opening it to the side. Then, slide your charm on (make sure it’s facing the correct way), and close the loop. If the charm falls off when you pick the earring up, the loop needs to be closed just a bit more. These fun earrings are perfect for you to wear or to give as a gift.
~ Amber
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