How to Purchase Earwires for Handmade Earrings

Earwires are accessories that can help create beautiful and colorful handmade earrigs. There are a variety of earwires to choose from such as earthreads, typical earwires, french hooks, or chandelier. Earwires can be purchased both online and offline. Below are some simple steps that can help you get ideas of where these accessories can be purchased for your jewelry supply collection.

Things You'll Need

• Internet access
• Budget

Instructions

1. Choose the type of earwires that you will need for your handmade earring project. You can choose from gold, silver or sterling silver. Sterling silver earwires will cost more, but they are better quality. If you are on a tight budget, silver toned earwires are just as good, but the quality of the earrings will not last as long.

2. Decide upon the length of your earrings. You can buy french hooks, chandelier or earthreads.

3. Browse through local craft stores in your area to find the type that you are looking for. Study your budget and decide how much you would like to spend. Popular retail stores such as Hobby Lobby, Michaels or Wal-mart, sell accessories and earwires for all of your handmade earring projects.

4. Use the Internet to find earwires that can be purchased at wholesale prices or are offered with free shipping. Online websites, such as Fire Mountain Gems, offer earwires to purchase for handmade jewelry projects. Make sure you understand and know what type of earwire you will need. Each one is created somewhat different than the other.

5. Buy nickel-free earwires if you are allergic to nickel or if you have sensitive ears. Earwires that are not nickel-free can cause ear infection to those who have sensitive ears. For all of your earring projects, it is best to use better quality earring accessories instead of buying cheaper brands. Having better quality materials will make for long lasting and safer earrings to wear.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure that your handmade earring project is created for someone with pierced ears. People with unpierced ears cannot wear earwires. They would need clip on earrings instead.