Earring Inspiration

Headpin Earrings
Simple Loop Technique
Earring Findings
Make Your Own Headpins

Hoop Earrings
Hoop Technique

Linked Earrings
How to Use Wire Cutters
Simple Loop Technique
Wire Wrapped Loop
Choosing the Best Wire
Wire Gauge

Head Pin Earrings

Head pin earrings are technically the most basic earrings you can make. They are quick, easy and tons of fun to make. Be sure to print out this Simple Loop Technique for a quick tutorial.

The "style" of these basic earrings comes from bead choice. There are literally millions of bead choices, so start by selecting beads that you "like" or that accent your wardrobe.

The Earring Findings used for these earrings are two earwires and two head pins. The style of earwire you choose is simply a matter of taste and you can even Make Your Own Headpins.

Linked wire earrings are fun to make and the techniques, once learned can be used in all sorts of jewelry designs. Be sure to print out these common techniques used in making wire linked earrings: How to Use Wire Cutters, the Simple Loop Technique and the Wire Wrapped Loop Technique.

The wire used for making the links in these earring designs is a matter of choice. See the article Choosing the Best Wire and learn about Wire Gauge for assistance in selecting your wire.

For a linear design select beads of similar size and for a graduated design select beads of increasing size. Beads made of glass, plated metal, lucite or glass crystal will keep your designs lightweight.

Chain earrings are so sophisticated! Some techniques that can be useful when making chain earrings are How to Use a Wire Cutter, Opening and Closing Jump Rings and How to Use a Split RIng Tool.

Chain comes in a wonderful range of sizes, shapes and finishes to compliment nearly any beads. Use jump rings or split rings to attach chain for a secure connection and use coordinated earring findings for a professional look. Use the Briolette Wrap Technique to add top drilled beads to your design.

Cluster earrings are as delightful to make as they are to wear. Create little clusters of beads to accent drops, fancy links or beads or to finish off a piece of chain. Be sure to print out the Simple Loop Technique for a quick tutorial and then make little dangles from wire and beads and cluster them together.

The style of these cluster earrings comes from the combination of beads choosen. Start by selecting a grouping of beads that compliment each other and then add to a fancy link or component, a piece of chain or fancy briolette. Use the Briolette Wrap Technique to add top drilled beads to your design.