Greetings neighbors! Today on Mass Appeal we will be making earrings out of paperclips! Paperclip themed jewelry is very on trend right now. Everything from chain necklaces, bracelets & earrings are really popular! I sell a lot of these in my ebay store. This is an inexpensive and fun craft to make. And as usual, if you need any beads or findings, just email or text me and I’ll send you what you need (free of charge for Mass Appeal viewers in MA. Everyone else pays $6.45 in shipping). Info at the bottom of the page. See you shortly my friends!
SUPPLIES
Jumbo paperclips
Earring hooks
Spring rings
Aluminum foil
Permanent markers, alcohol inks or paint
Jewelry wire
Clear nail polish
Glue
Pliers
Beads or charms are optional
INSTRUCTIONS
Wire Wrapped Style #1
Crush Foil into a ball. 
Flatted foil with a bottle or comb. 
Color with permanent marker, paint or alcohol ink. 
Cut foil to cover coil inside. 
Insert foil on side. 
Wrap foil around outside paperclip. 
Glue the seam down. 
Seal with clear nail polish. 
Wrap wire around top and twist. 
Make design with wire and twist on bottom to secure. 
Add earring hook. 
Add charm or bead. 
Finished example. 
Finished example.
Shaped Style #2
Straighten out the paperclip with pliers. 
Wrap wire around a bottle. 
Bend at the top. 
This will give a U shape. 
Curl top ends leaving one side open. 
Add your bead. 
Hoop ends together and add a spring ring. 
Add another bead at the top if desired. 
Add earring hook or post. 
Finished example #1 
Finished example #2
It’s that easy! This is a fun way to introduce yourself to wire wrapping and jewelry making. If you want to make more difficult designs, here are a few videos to inspire you. This is my DIY jewelry playlist. You can binge watch for hours!
I look forward to hearing your thoughts and seeing your photos of what you’ve made. If you want to send me photos, I will post them here and on my instagram. Here’s my email and studio # if you need anything. See you soon. Thanks for watching Mass Appeal. Stay safe and dry out there!
~Malena
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