Handmade Earrings
Over the summer, I was asked to attend a jewelry-making night. I thought, why not? So, I was quickly introduced to a new creative outlet. Turns out, I love making handmade earrings! And true to my ADHD neurodivergent self, I tend to go all in when I start a new hobby. I have learned so much over the last few months. It’s past time to write a post about this craft.
Within ȧ week of learning the basics, I fully immersed myself in the world of jewelry making. I dove in headfirst, and, boy, did I dive deep. Focusing on handmade earrings, I began making as many pairs of earrings as I could. In part, I knew I needed to hone my skills and develop my craft. But I was also just having so much fun.
Some of my early efforts are clumsy, but over a short few months, I found myself making elegant creations. I started making bracelets and necklaces, along with earrings. Along with the creative growth, I faced the insurmountable urge to buy more beads and tools. Soon I had a full kit.
Creative Expression
I enjoy expressing myself creatively: Whether it’s with crochet or knit, writing, both on Fae’s Journal, and also fiction, at least I used to. I haven’t written a story in a few years, but that creative spark is still there. So, exploring new creative outlets is always something I welcome.
Handmade Earrings are Quick to Make
Earrings are an ideal place to start if you want to learn how to make jewelry of your own. Earrings are quick to make. You can make a ton of different styles and designs in just a few hours. As you practice and create your first pairs of earrings, your own personal style begins to emerge, and your preferences about beads, metals, and style come into focus.
Me, personally, I like blues, greens, and purples. I’m a huge fan of crystals with the Aurora Borealis effect that gives them iridescence. Cute charms with space themes, dinosaurs, or candy make me squeal with joy and want to make a thousand pairs of earrings.
Develop Your Skills
It will take some time to get proficient at various jewelry-making techniques. Knowing how to make simple loops and wire-wrapped loops is essential for most projects.
| Simple Loops are formed by looping the wire around until it meets. It forms a simple loop that can be joined together to form a bracelet or strung on an ear wire. |
| Wire Wrapped Loops are formed by looping the wire around itself several times. It makes a more sturdy loop because it cannot be pulled open. Learning this skill is incredibly important to making jewelry. This tutorial is pretty awesome. |
Materials for Handmade Earrings
Material choice also plays an important role in jewelry making. There are a several aspects to consider when making jewelry. Which beads to use, what metals to use, and what tools you’ll need all are paramount to the craft.
In my next post about jewelry making, I’ll talk about what beads to use, what metals to use and the most essential jewelry making tools you need to get to start making your own handmade earrings and jewelry.
Faebee Jewelry
You can find my handmade earrings listed on Faebee Jewelry to check out the finished products from my summer’s work.
