This step by step tutorial will teach you how to make super simple, super cute post-stud earrings with endless design possibilities.

There is 15 pages with 74 full color, clear, crisp detailed photographs, which can be enlarged to more than 500% without any loss of detail or clarity, and 26 steps covering 3 variations, for both the visual and instructional learner. Almost as good as having me sitting right there with you. Measurements are given in both inches and metric.

This is a mid-level beginner tutorial – You should at least be familiar with basic jewelry tools, terminology, and simple skills such as creating a basic loop. Direct hyper links for tools and materials are provided.

Materials suggested for one basic pair of earrings (additional materials listed later in this tutorial):
One pair crystals or gems in OPEN BACK sew on settings aka Montees – size and shape is your choice.  Crystals in Settings
20ga round wire, half hard.
One pair earring backs, aka ear nuts or butterfly backs.

Tools needed:
Flat nose and/or chain nose pliers, round nose pliers.
Flush cutters.
Wire rounder aka cup bur on a stick, or file to smooth wire ends.
Ruler with millimeters.
Optional:
Bail pliers, Pin Vise
20 or 21ga square ½ hard wire, standard ear wires

Tutorial available on Etsy and on Craftsy

Thanks for stopping by – see ya soon….

wrap happy,

Bobbi