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There
are so many different earring findings available these days that it can
be hard to choose! Here’s an overview of several different styles:
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French ear wires are the foundation
for basic earrings. They have a hook at the top to fit through the
ear and a loop at the bottom to attach to a beaded dangle. They’re
available in several different styles. Dapped ear wires are shorter
and keep the earring design closer to the bottom of the ear lobe.
Ball & spring ear wires are longer and allow the design to hand
down further. |
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Leverbacks are similar to French
ear wires but they have a closure on the back to prevent them from
falling out of the ear. You can add your own beads to plain leverbacks
for a designer look. |
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Paisley ear wires have a French
hook at the top and a paisley design along the lower portion.
Add beaded head pins to create dramatic, dangly earrings. |
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Ear posts fit closely against
the ear lobe and are fastened in place with a butterfly earnut. Decorative
posts add interest to a design and are especially helpful for larger,
heavier earring designs. The extra surface contact prevents the earring
from pulling solely on the hole in the ear lobe. |
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Beading hoops are available
in a variety of sizes and can be used to make quick hoop earrings.
Add beads and dangles to the hoop, then kink the end of the hoop to
prevent the beads from sliding off. Slip the kinked end through the
ear and fasten through the hole in the hoop. |
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Ring end connectors add
interest and movement to earrings. Combine them with wire-wrapped
beads or beaded head pins for quick, stylish designs. |
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