Wire Wrapped Post Earrings
Simple, modern earrings made from Popsicle sticks.
Posted by Caroline
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You Will Need (9 things)
- Popsicle Sticks -2
- Jewelry Wire
- Wire Cutters
- Paint
- Paint Brush
- Stud Earrings Backs
- Glue
- Scissors
- Sandpaper
Steps (6 steps, 20 minutes)
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1
Materials.
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Carefully cut your popsicle sticks in half length-ways. Popsicle sticks then to splinter, so cut slowly.
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3
Now, cut your sticks into approximately 1 3/4 inch posts. Sand any rough patches and splinters.
Paint on one or two coats of your colour of choice. Let dry. -
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Trim down the sides of your ear studs to about the width of your posts.
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5
Glue the studs near one end of each of your posts. Dab a little more glue beneath the ear stud on the long end of the post.
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Cut approximately six inches of wire. Press one end of the wire into the glue and wrap around the post. Let dry over night.