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Creating Earrings Easily

There are always occassions that we would enjoy giving gifts for.If you are on a tight budget, what can you give?Creating them a gift is cost effective and fun!

One thing you can make is jewelry.  It lasts longer than homemade cookies and perhaps even costs less.Two easy kinds of jewelry to create are memory wire bracelets and beaded earrings.  Earrings are usually cheaper to make as there are less beads involved.  However, sometimes the beads used to make bracelets are really inexpensive.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.Both projects need wirecutters, round nose pliers, and beads.  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.

Remember that fancier beads will make fancier jewelry.Inexpensive earthstone, pearl or glass beads can look very fashionable.

Making The Jewelry

Both types of jewelry need loops to be created.Use your round nose pliers to create these.  To trim off extra wire, you will be using your wirecutters.

For earrings:  add beads to each headpin, close off headpin with a loop and attach the loop to the earwires’ loop.

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.Storing the jewelry in a baggie tends to help make certain that the jewelry stays in new condition for giving.Nice cardboard jewelry boxes or pouches make your gift look even nicer.

Have a great time giving such lovely presents!

 

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