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Ask the Experts Wire Q&A

Q: I’m making wire-wrapped glass stud earrings. What gauge and wire type is best? I’d like to use sterling silver. Would half-hard be sturdy enough for an earring back?

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Ask the Experts Rhinestones Q&A

Q: I've never worked with flat-back rhinestones and want to apply some to a flat mother-of-pearl teardrop earring. What would work best for this, hot fix or not hot fix? I generally use the G-S Hypo cement for glue, would this be okay to use in this application?

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Earrings

Craft something special inspired by these delicate earrings featuring cultured saltwater pearls, accented by sparkling Crystal Passions® briolette drops.

Design Idea J31L

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Single-Strand Necklace

Polymer clay has never looked as festive as in these ornate poinsettia earrings, featuring Crystal Passions® pearls, and glittering golden topaz flat backs.

Design Idea QK2M

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Make sparkling star earrings that are sure to steal the show.

Design Idea J401

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Cozy up to this cute pair of earrings. Apoxie® Sculpt holds a glue-on bail at the back of the adorable mitten charms, transforming them into links.

Design Idea K624

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Crystals shine and draw the eye against a backdrop of sturdy stainless steel. This piece blends elegance and stability for a powerful statement.

Design Idea EA9B

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Celebrate Hanukkah in style with these sparkling menorah earrings, featuring Crystal Passions® beads and rhinestones.

Design Idea QA2E

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Unveil the sweet secret of this fetching necklace and earring set. The locket has been adorned with Crystal Passions® flat backs for sparkle and engraved with a special date.

Design Idea D319

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

In the warm hues of a sunbaked summer sunset, this Outback-inspired necklace blends bold style with understated colors for a laid-back elegance.

Design Idea K40J

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Sparkling with hues of gold and roses, these earrings exude a delicate vintage charm.

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Take a new approach to Christmas tree earrings. Scalemaille accessorized with Crystal Passions® rhinestones create a new, festive design.

Design Idea G558

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All About Earnut Jewelry Findings

Here's a helpful guide to the different styles of earring backs to ensure earrings stay in place.

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You can create beautiful stained-glass effects using open-backed components and colored resin. To achieve clean and precise lines, use resin tape as the secret to success.

Design Idea PA4W

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Craft these earrings using polymer clay and tiny flat back crystals. Featuring glittering teardrops suspended from pop-art-inspired circles, they will make a chic statement.

Design Idea QC2Q

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The royal hues of amethyst combine with the sparkles of tiny marcasite stones set in large sterling silver beads. This vintage style, so popular in the 1920s, is back on-trend for another decade of 2020's.

Design Idea L22J

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Want to go the extra mile and make something that really pops? Why not make custom earring components using polymer clay, as in this gorgeous pair of bright raspberry earrings with shimmering crystals?

Design Idea QA2A

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Turn back time with the captivating brilliance of Crystal Passions® rhinestones and the timeless elegance of majestic green crystals in these stunning dangle earrings.

Design Idea PH3B

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Ask the Experts Bead Holding Tools Q&A

Q: I was born with only one hand, but LOVE making jewelry. It's my most favorite thing to do. I was hoping that you could suggest some gadgets that would help me when I need to hold two tools in my hand. The hardest things to do are closing jump rings and holding earring backs while attaching drops. Any suggestions? Thanks so much!!

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Ask the Experts Design Q&A

Q: Hello, I am having a hard time getting my earrings to hang straight. They want to turn either to the right or left. Is it because I'm hand drilling the center of my brass? Thank you.

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Ask the Experts Creating Earrings with Wire Q&A

Q: I want to create earrings by bending, shaping, bending back and so on. I design as I go but not sure what gauge and softness to use.

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Ear Thread

An earring form consisting of a short post with attached chain. The post serves as a "needle," allowing the chain to be threaded front-to-back through the ear.

Earstud

A finding, usually metal, used to create ear jewelry. The post or stud passes through the ear, and is secured by an earnut on the back. Also see Earpost.

Earpost

A finding, usually metal, used to create ear jewelry. The post or stud passes through the ear, and is secured by an earnut on the back. Also see Earstud.

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