How to Make Nylon Post Earrings

Making your own earrings allows you to express your taste and personality.

Nylon post earrings are a good alternative for those who can't wear brass or other metallic posts because of allergies, but it's not always easy to find nylon post earrings in stores. One option is to purchase undecorated nylon posts and make your own earrings. This allows you to customize your earrings to suit your style and taste.

Things You'll Need

• Nylon posts (undecorated)
• Hot glue gun
• Beads
• Buttons
• Rhinestones
• Tweezers
• Plastic twine
• Scissors
• Pre-cut foam pieces

Instructions

1. Search online and offline craft stores for a supply of undecorated nylon posts. Buy a bulk supply, so you can make many pairs of earrings.

2. Set up your craft supplies on a table so you can easily access everything as you're working. Plug in your glue gun, so it's warmed up and ready to go when you need it.

3. Start your beaded, button or rhinestone design by gluing the first stone to the flat, center platform of the nylon post. You may need to use tweezers to hold the stone in place securely as it dries.

4. Build off of the center stone design, creating patterns with the beads and jewels. Glue them carefully into place, holding them with the tweezers as they dry. Consider connecting beads by drawing plastic twine through the holes first, so the design is more solid before you glue it.

5. Use twine to make beads dangle delicately. Thread the twine through the open holes of the beads and knot it securely.

6. Glue pre-cut foam pieces to the nylon posts as an alternative to beads or buttons. You can find foam pieces in an array of sizes and styles at your local craft store, and cater to holiday themes with them.

Tips & Warnings

• This is a great project to do with kids. Study earring designs for ideas.

• Avoid over-gluing, as this will detract from the beauty of your earrings. Trim away tendrils of dried glue if necessary.

References

• Thrifty Fun
• Homemade by Jill
• Quazen