| The beginning basic components of most earrings are | | | | unique pieces is another good way to attract |
| the part that hooks into the ear and a headpin, which is | | | | customers to your product. This also may allow you to |
| used to string your beads on. Many refer these pieces | | | | charge more for your pieces, since your buyer knows |
| as "findings". | | | | they are not going to be able to find it at the next stop! |
| You can easily locate earring findings that are already | | | | Learning how to create your own earring findings will |
| manufactured. They are often sold at your local craft | | | | also allow your creative side to emerge. You will have |
| stores and of course online. The come in a variety of | | | | the knowledge and flexibility will producing your designs. |
| metals ranging from silver and gold plated to fine silver | | | | This is also a great way to achieve a since of |
| and gold. It is a matter of preference and affordability. | | | | accomplishment. |
| You may also decide to make your own findings for | | | | There are a variety of wire choices on the market. |
| your handcrafted earrings. Earrings are easy to make | | | | Not only do you have to choose the type of metal, but |
| on your own. You may find yourself in a crunch and | | | | the gauge that works best for your project. It is |
| needing to make your own finds due to time | | | | popular today to even mix the metal types using |
| constraints. If you learn how to do this it could keep | | | | different colors together and different gauges. This |
| you from having to make a special trip to the store or | | | | adds more interest to your piece. It is recommended to |
| place a special online order and delay the completion | | | | use 21 gauge half-hard and soft round sterling wire. |
| of your piece. | | | | The 21 gauge fits well in the hole of pierced earring |
| You can cut the cost of your supplies by buying bulk | | | | wearers, while being able to support the additional |
| precious metal wire. It can end up being less costly to | | | | pieces strung on the wire. 20 to 22-gauge wire is also |
| purchase it in this manner. This is a great way to keep | | | | a good type to use for earrings. |
| your costs down and not have to pass extra fees on | | | | So, I would suggest you start collecting your wire and |
| to your customers. This is an important factor in | | | | preparing yourself to learn how to make wire earrings. |
| making a larger profit, for those of us in business. | | | | My next article will focus on a basic earring wire |
| The jewelry business is very competitive. To stay alive | | | | instruction. Stay tuned for future articles. |
| in this field you must produce quality work. Creating | | | | |