How to Make Pearl Stud Earrings

Pearl stud earrings are easy to make and elegant.

Making your own jewelry provides you with a crafty endeavor that can entertain you for years to come. Jewelry making crafts don't have to be limited to beaded bracelets and necklaces. You also can make elegant and attractive pearl jewelry. Making pearl stud earrings at home gives you a cost-friendly alternative to purchasing expensive pearl earrings. It doesn't take very long to complete a dazzling pair of your own.

Things You'll Need

• 2 flat-backed matching pearls (1 mm)
• 2 stud earring posts (1 mm)
• Jewelry glue adhesive
• 2 stud earring backings
• Needle-nose pliers

Instructions

1. Grasp one of the plain earring posts between your thumb and forefinger. allow the flat disc part of the post to aim up, vertically, protruding from your fingertips.

2. Squeeze a tiny dot of jewelry craft glue in the very center of the flat disc atop the post.

3. Pick up one of the flat-backed pearls with the needle-nose pliers, keeping the dome top pointing upward, and the flat base pointing downward.

4. Place the flat bottom of the pearl onto the dot of glue on the earring post. Press it down firmly for about 20 seconds to set it. Let the earring dry for 30 minutes before wearing it.

5. Repeat these steps with the other earring, and secure the backing on the back of each one.

Resources

• Whispy: Jewelry Craft Resources