How to Convert Clip-Back Earrings to Pierced Earrings
Clip-back earrings can pinch earlobes and are unnecessary for people with pierced ears. Vintage earrings often have clip backs instead of pierced posts. Whether the clip-back earrings were inherited or purchased from a consignment shop, they can be converted with a few tools and different earring backs to be worn in pierced ears. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Pliers
- Goo Gone
- Sandpaper
- Pierced-earring backs
- Jewelry glue
- Toothpick
Instructions
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Wedge the flat-head screwdriver under the clip. Gently move the screwdriver up and down to see if the glue is weak and the clip will pop off.
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Pull at the clip with pliers until it detaches. Increase pressure slowly with the pliers, pulling away from the earring while holding it down with your fingers or the screwdriver.
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Remove any excess glue with Goo Gone and lightly sand where the clip and glue were previously.
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Apply glue made specifically for jewelry to the center of the earring and position the pierced-earring back on top of the glue.
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Use a toothpick to remove any excess glue before allowing it to dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Vintage earrings may be brittle. Soaking them in a bowl of water to loosen the glue may prevent cracking from the use of pliers and screwdrivers.
Use glue in a well-ventilated room.
