How to draw beautiful earrings. Long beaded earrings and cone hats

If you want a truly exclusive decoration, make it yourself! Today we will talk about earrings, or more precisely about how to make earrings from beads and beads with your own hands, using weaving patterns.

When doing beading, you can use a thin needle for bead embroidery or just use thread, depending on what is more convenient for you. When creating earrings, you can choose any color of beads you like so that the jewelry harmonizes with certain clothes, shoes, handbags and other accessories.

Beaded tassel earrings

Beaded earrings in the form of long tassels – original decoration, which can complement almost any look. After all, such earrings self made will look good with long evening dress, and with short casual.

To weave tassel earrings, we will need:

  • silver beads;
  • peach colored beads:
  • waxed thread;
  • thin wire;
  • pliers;
  • 2 oblong bead caps;
  • ear wires;
  • scissors.

We follow the instructions:


Even beginner needlewomen can weave such earrings from beads. If you make the tassel thicker and longer, you can get an original one that can be used to decorate a bag or backpack.

Earrings “Snowflakes” made of beads

In winter, earrings in the form of beautiful symmetrical snowflakes are more relevant than ever. They can be worn in New Year's Eve or for a Christmas party. You will find the algorithm for weaving such a charming winter decoration below. Also, if you wish, you can continue the New Year theme and weave.

We will need:

  • superduo beads;
  • 2 large faceted beads;
  • strong thread;
  • ear wires;
  • scissors;
  • small iron ring;
  • pliers.

To decorate snowflakes, you can choose any “winter” colors yourself.

  1. We alternate 6 regular beads and 6 superduo beads.
  2. We secure the thread with a knot to make a circle, and re-thread the thread through all the holes to make the product stronger. If desired, repeat this action with each subsequent row.
  3. We bring the tail of the thread into the free hole of the nearest double bead.
  4. We string a row of superduo beads.
  5. When the row consisting of double beads is completed, we take out the thread and thread it into the free hole of the superduo bead.
  6. We weave the next row using double beads and three regular beads between them.
  7. We make the final row. To do this, we string three beads and thread the thread into the third bead of the previous row. In the process, we weave an iron ring and use pliers to fasten the hook.
  8. Opposite the earrings we will place a pendant in the form of a large faceted bead. To do this, we string the objects in the following sequence: 2 beads, 1 bead, 3 beads. We thread the thread back into the bead and into one bead. Then we string another bead, thread the thread through the nearest beads and secure with knots, after which we cut it off.
  9. The “Snowflakes” earrings are ready and waiting for their finest hour.

You can create your own designs as you work on your snowflake earrings. We have also posted some snowflake weaving patterns for you that you can use in the process.

Earrings “Tenderness”

Do you like delicate jewelry? Then watch a master class on how to make “Tenderness” earrings from silver beads and pearls.

We will need:

  • artificial pearls;
  • transparent beads;
  • light silver beads;
  • a thread; scissors;
  • pliers;
  • ear wires.

Algorithm of actions:


Earrings “Tenderness” suitable for bridal decoration. In addition to them, you can weave and decorate your wedding hairstyle with it.

If you like these openwork earrings, you can make them yourself using the mosaic weaving method and following the steps indicated in the diagrams.

We will need:

  • golden beads;
  • 10 medium size faceted beads;
  • 2 large faceted beads;
  • a thread;
  • scissors;
  • pliers;
  • ear wires.

Weaving process:

  1. We collect 36 beads and bring them into a circle according to the diagram. To secure the workpiece, we thread the thread in a circle again. We weave the second row using a mosaic method, and for the third we make 7 triangles from three beads.

  2. We draw out the thread, as shown in the photo, and continue mosaic weaving as follows: 4 beads, 3 stitches of 2 beads, 4 beads. Next, we weave 6 triangles from five beads and weave 5 other beads in a mosaic. Now we pass the thread through two beads and string another one. We repeat the action twice. We pass the thread through 2 beads and finish the row with five beads.

  3. We weave 5 triangles from six beads and six beads. We string 7 beads and pass the thread through the first of them. We weave 4 beads with a mosaic, and then 2 more.

  4. We make a loop of five beads onto which we will attach the earrings. We pass the thread through 3 beads, as in the photo, and weave like this: 2 beads, large bead, 2 beads, pass the thread through the nearest earring beads. We secure the weave by threading it again.

  5. We take out the thread and weave a triangle on the other side, guided by the diagram. Add one bead on both sides near the loop and finish the weaving. We fasten the hook using pliers.

Openwork long earrings are ready to join the ranks of accessories in your jewelry box.

One day, while flipping through a magazine, I came across a photo of actress Scarlett Johansen wearing homemade earrings in her ears. I wanted to repeat them and present a master class:

Having closely examined the photograph, it became clear that the silver beads were wire twisted into a “ball”.

For these earrings you will need the following tools: Ruler, round nose pliers, side cutters, duckbills, needle files and 2 pliers.

Wire thickness 1.0 cm, 0.8 cm, 0.6 cm.

Not too large chain, four glass beads blue color in the form of a drop, 4 pendants are also in the shape of a drop.

Additional tools of different diameters.

For earrings, cut 2 pieces of 8 cm long from the 1.0 mm wire using side cutters.

Use a file to process the ends so as not to scratch your ears.

Use the round nose pliers to make a loop.

Holding the loop, bend the wire using the “platypus” method.

Make two identical spirals. The tails are 4.5 cm.

And use pliers to bend the ends a little.

We got these bows or earrings.

Cut 15 cm of wire 0.6 cm thick. Wind it onto a stick or toothpick.

Unwind the spiral.

And form a ball from such twisted wire so that it does not fall apart; pass the free end through the future bead several times.

Use pliers to trim so that the bead is round.

If there is no wire, you can use silver beads with a diameter of 0.8 cm.

There are 6 beads wound on, which is exactly how many you will need for the earrings.

Let's make a ring on which the glass bead and pendant will hang. Cut 12 cm of wire 0.8 cm thick. Wrap it around a round object (here a bottle of mascara) with a diameter of more than 1.0 cm. Leave one end longer.

Thread a bead and a pendant into the resulting ring. Hold the long end of the wire with pliers, wrap the short end 2-3 times, cut off the excess.

Place a ball of bead on the rod. Using pliers.

This is what should happen. Let's call this a block.

Make 4 of these blocks...

Attach oval rings to the earrings by threading them through the center.

Disconnect 12 links from the chain. Attach the fifth link to the shvenza ring. Attach wire beads to the ends of the chain, loosening the links. Attach another piece of 4 links to the bead on a short chain. And now, by unbending the links, attach a block to the free ends of the chains.

The earrings from the photo are ready, all that remains is to put them on in a worthy manner.

I decided not to stop there and made it with green drops.

This is an option with ready-made beads.

And an evening option.

Rich results from the master class: how to make earrings with your own hands. I called the collection of earrings “Scarlett”.

Creative success, friends!

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Do you like exclusive jewelry? Do you consider yourself a creative person?!

Try to do original earrings with your own hands using various handicraft techniques!

This amazing activity is so captivating that, without having time to rejoice at the new man-made masterpiece,

Another grandiose project is already brewing in my head.

To get you started, we offer you several interesting master classes and video lessons with step by step instructions, with which you can make dozens of handmade earrings. Our ideas will be useful not only for beginners, but also for experienced craftswomen who have experienced a creative crisis. We hope we can inspire you and direct your thoughts in a creative direction.

You can make these amazing earrings with your own hands literally out of nothing. With minimal costs, the end result will exceed all your expectations! The ganutel technique is an ancient type of Maltese needlework, preserved to this day in the monasteries of the Mediterranean, where nuns use thin spiral wire, silk threads, beads, pearls and beads to create elegant, outlandish flowers of unearthly beauty to decorate the altar.

The term "ganutel" apparently comes from the words "canutillo" (Spanish) and "canutiglia" (Italian), which medieval Europe called a wire made of gold or silver twisted into a spiral. In Russian, this word has apparently turned into “gimp”. The ganutel technique is quite easy to learn. All you need to create your own masterpieces is perseverance and accuracy.

We will need:

  • thick and thin wire
  • iris knitting threads or silk threads for embroidery in different colors
  • wire cutters
  • scissors
  • ruler
  • ear wires
  • wire winder (we'll try to replace it with improvised means)
  • beads (optional)

Earrings using the ganutel technique step by step

  • Step 1: Making the base springs

Using wire cutters, cut off the required length of thick wire and carefully wind a thin wire onto it in a spiral. To speed up the process and give the product a professional look, you can use a wire winder. If we can’t get one, we’ll make a homemade one from a Kinder Surprise egg and a knitting needle with a curved end. The thickness of the knitting needle should be 2 mm. We pierce the egg right through with a knitting needle.

We take our winder in our left hand and thread the end of the wire into the ring of the knitting needle, as shown in the photo.

We fix the end of the wire on the ring and turn it several times so that the wire holds tightly and does not fly off during winding. The egg will act as a stopper. We wind the wire, pressing it tightly with your hand to the egg.

We wind the wire, pressing it tightly with your hand to the egg.

The length of the wrap depends on the size of the earrings. When you are satisfied with the length of the spiral, bite off the wire with wire cutters, leaving a small tip.

  • Step 2: Stretch the springs

We remove the resulting spiral from the knitting needle and stretch it a little, like a spring. Ideally, equal spaces should form between the curls, equal to the thickness of the thread.

We will no longer need the ends of the wire, so we can safely bite them off.

  • Step 3: Making the Frame

In order for our earrings to keep their shape well and not flatten, it is necessary to insert a frame wire inside the spiral, which should be slightly thicker than the wound wire.

  • Step 4: Create a Form

We decide on the shape of our earrings. The first thing that comes to mind is a circle. Why not?! After all, round earrings always look impressive. If desired, the base spring can be given a wide variety of shapes: oval, droplet, petal, heart, diamond, triangle. When you get a little more skilled, be sure to try making earrings using the ganutel technique in the shape of a peacock feather. We create a loop and twist the ends of the wire at the very base.

  • Step 4: Wrap thread around the base

Now we proceed to the most interesting stage of the work - winding the frame with threads. The color scheme is selected individually solely according to your taste and color. To create interesting bindings, you can wrap the base in different directions, alternating threads of different colors. One turn of the wire spiral is one step. The most simple ways winding thread on a wire frame, which is perfect for first experiments:

parallel winding

and winding “from the middle”

In just 5-10 minutes you will see the result of your work. Perhaps it will be something like this:

Finished earrings can be additionally decorated with beads, rhinestones, sparkles, and feathers. And, of course, don’t forget to attach earrings so that all this beauty can be worn.

It is unlikely that you will be able to stop at one model, and soon you will have your own collection of homemade earrings using the ganutel technique. Original handmade earrings are also an excellent gift. In addition to earrings, you can make a cute pendant using the same technique. Happy creativity!

How to make original triangular earrings from paper clips

Such a luxury as ordinary paper clips can probably be found in any home. Sleight of hand and a little imagination will help you turn a couple of banal paper clips into an exclusive decoration. To make original and stylish triangular earrings, we will need threads, scissors, epoxy glue, hot glue or Moment Crystal glue, earrings and actual metal clips. The technology for creating hand-clip jewelry with your own hands is outrageously simple. By varying the color of the thread and the weaving method, you can create an exclusive pair of earrings to match any outfit. This is not sold in stores, so you can rest assured that your creation is unique. And you won’t have to be upset if you lose a paperclip earring, because you can always make a duplicate in a matter of minutes.

We take the most ordinary paper clip and, with the help of a couple of simple manipulations, turn it into a triangle. The illustration shows the disconnect points. In principle, if you wish, you can try to give the paper clip any other shape, for example, a heart, but the easiest and most organic way is to transform the paper clip into a triangle. To ensure that there are no gaps in the base, we fasten the edges of the triangle with epoxy or hot glue.

Using hot glue or Moment Crystal glue, glue the thread to the paper clip. After 10-15 minutes, when the glue dries, wrap the thread around the paperclip, and then use any in a convenient way we wrap the triangle, purposefully or chaotically forming an earring ornament. We also fix the end of the thread with glue.

We attach the earrings and our masterpiece is ready to be tried on! Horizontal stripes are perfect for a neat, classic look. Fantasy meshes will also look impressive. If you pre-string small beads or beads onto a thread, your collection of handmade jewelry will be replenished with a pair of glamorous pendants. By experimenting with colors and the method of winding threads on a triangle base, you can make original sets of pendants in various styles, ranging from classic and ethno to avant-garde. Triangular earrings made from paper clips are a great accessory for boho clothes!

DIY fantasy spider web earrings

Elegant and sexy, hoop earrings almost never go out of style. And if they leave the fashionable Olympus for some time, it is only in order to return even more spectacularly. Large hoop earrings, called congo, apparently got their name from the country of the same name, whose residents obviously love to decorate themselves with these colorful accessories. And they do it right! Hoop earrings are a universal accessory that will suit any face shape and any hairstyle, be it playful curls, glamorous curls, a strict bun on top or a ponytail. Either way it will be very sexy.

If you approach the matter creatively, ordinary ring-shaped earrings can be decorated in a very unusual way. One of the most beautiful ways- crochet openwork webs on rings. To make original spider web earrings with your own hands, you don’t have to be an experienced knitter. It is enough to have basic crocheting skills.

To work, we will need a round base for earrings or familiar old ring-shaped earrings that could use a creative upgrade, iris or Maxi threads, and a 0.5-0.75 hook. For glamorous decor, beads and beads can be useful.

We tie the base for the earrings with a single crochet. We knit the second row in the same way with a single crochet. Well, then everything depends solely on your imagination and desire. You can knit a neat openwork mesh (1st/n, 2 in/p), or deliberately rough large-format holes ((1st/n, 5 in/p). Don’t forget to reduce each subsequent row by 1-2 arches. We finish knitting connecting columns. We cut off the end of the thread and hide it in the knitting. In general, be creative! Vary the color of the threads and patterns, and you will always look original and stylish!

Making a simple earring - It took less than 3 minutes to make one earring. 1. Ear wires - 2 pcs. 2. Pins-studs - 2 pcs. 3 Beads. 4. Round nose pliers and wire cutters.

another simple earrings

Earrings made of wire Wire - http://greenbird.ru/ Wire - Artistic Wire 1.02 mm 2 bases for earrings (earrings)



there are a lot of tutorials on making jewelry - http://www.youtube.com/user/BeadAnimation/videos


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DIY earrings: photo ideas

Do you like exclusive jewelry? Do you consider yourself a creative person?! Try to make original earrings with your own hands using various handicraft techniques! This amazing activity is so captivating that, without having time to rejoice at the new man-made...

Do you like exclusive jewelry? Do you consider yourself a creative person?! Try to make original earrings with your own hands using various handicraft techniques! This amazing activity is so captivating that, before you even have time to rejoice at the new man-made masterpiece, another grandiose project is already brewing in your head. To get started, we offer you several interesting master classes and video lessons with step-by-step instructions, with the help of which you can make dozens of handmade earrings. Our ideas will be useful not only for beginners, but also for experienced craftswomen who have experienced a creative crisis. We hope we can inspire you and direct your thoughts in a creative direction.

    • Fantasy spider web earrings
  • Photos of creative options

Let's make earrings from ready-made accessories

Homemade earrings using the ganutel technique

You can make these amazing earrings with your own hands literally out of nothing. With minimal costs, the end result will exceed all your expectations! The ganutel technique is an ancient type of Maltese needlework, preserved to this day in the monasteries of the Mediterranean, where nuns use thin spiral wire, silk threads, beads, pearls and beads to create elegant, outlandish flowers of unearthly beauty to decorate the altar.

The term “ganutel” apparently comes from the words “canutillo” (Spanish) and “canutiglia” (Italian), which in medieval Europe referred to a wire made of gold or silver twisted into a spiral. In Russian, this word has apparently turned into “gimp”. The ganutel technique is quite easy to learn. All you need to create your own masterpieces is perseverance and accuracy.

We will need:

  • thick and thin wire
  • iris knitting threads or silk threads for embroidery in different colors
  • wire cutters
  • scissors
  • ruler
  • ear wires
  • wire winder (we'll try to replace it with improvised means)
  • beads (optional)

Earrings using the ganutel technique step by step

  • Step 1: Making the base springs

Using wire cutters, cut off the required length of thick wire and carefully wind a thin wire onto it in a spiral. To speed up the process and give the product a professional look, you can use a wire winder. If we can’t get one, we’ll make a homemade one from a Kinder Surprise egg and a knitting needle with a curved end. The thickness of the knitting needle should be 2 mm. We pierce the egg right through with a knitting needle.

We take our winder in our left hand and thread the end of the wire into the ring of the knitting needle, as shown in the photo.

We fix the end of the wire on the ring and turn it several times so that the wire holds tightly and does not fly off during winding. The egg will act as a stopper. We wind the wire, pressing it tightly with your hand to the egg.

We wind the wire, pressing it tightly with your hand to the egg.

The length of the wrap depends on the size of the earrings. When you are satisfied with the length of the spiral, bite off the wire with wire cutters, leaving a small tip.

  • Step 2: Stretch the springs

We remove the resulting spiral from the knitting needle and stretch it a little, like a spring. Ideally, equal spaces should form between the curls, equal to the thickness of the thread.

We will no longer need the ends of the wire, so we can safely bite them off.

  • Step 3: Making the Frame

In order for our earrings to keep their shape well and not flatten, it is necessary to insert a frame wire inside the spiral, which should be slightly thicker than the wound wire.

  • Step 4: Create a Form

We decide on the shape of our earrings. The first thing that comes to mind is a circle. Why not?! After all, round earrings always look impressive. If desired, the base spring can be given a wide variety of shapes: oval, droplet, petal, heart, diamond, triangle. When you get a little more skilled, be sure to try making earrings using the ganutel technique in the shape of a peacock feather. We create a loop and twist the ends of the wire at the very base.

  • Step 4: Wrap thread around the base

Now we proceed to the most interesting stage of the work - winding the frame with threads. The color scheme is selected individually solely according to your taste and color. To create interesting bindings, you can wrap the warp in different directions, alternating threads of different colors. One turn of the wire spiral is one step. The simplest ways to wind thread on a wire frame, which are perfect for first experiments:

parallel winding

and winding “from the middle”

In just 5-10 minutes you will see the result of your work. Perhaps it will be something like this:

Finished earrings can be additionally decorated with beads, rhinestones, sparkles, and feathers. And, of course, don’t forget to attach earrings so that all this beauty can be worn.

It is unlikely that you will be able to stop at one model, and soon you will have your own collection of homemade earrings using the ganutel technique. Original handmade earrings are also an excellent gift. In addition to earrings, you can make a cute pendant using the same technique. Happy creativity!

How to make original earrings from paper clips

Such a luxury as ordinary paper clips can probably be found in any home. Sleight of hand and a little imagination will help you turn a couple of banal paper clips into an exclusive decoration. To make original and stylish triangular earrings, we will need threads, scissors, epoxy glue, hot glue or Moment Crystal glue, earrings and actual metal clips. The technology for creating hand-clip jewelry with your own hands is outrageously simple. By varying the color of the thread and the weaving method, you can create an exclusive pair of earrings to match any outfit. This is not sold in stores, so you can rest assured that your creation is unique. And you won’t have to be upset if you lose a paperclip earring, because you can always make a duplicate in a matter of minutes.

We take the most ordinary paper clip and, with the help of a couple of simple manipulations, turn it into a triangle. The illustration shows the disconnect points. In principle, if you wish, you can try to give the paper clip any other shape, for example, a heart, but the easiest and most organic way is to transform the paper clip into a triangle. To ensure that there are no gaps in the base, we fasten the edges of the triangle with epoxy or hot glue.

Using hot glue or Moment Crystal glue, glue the thread to the paper clip. After 10-15 minutes, when the glue has dried, we wrap the thread around the paperclip, and then wrap the triangle in any convenient way, purposefully or randomly forming an earring ornament. We also fix the end of the thread with glue.

We attach the earrings and our masterpiece is ready to be tried on! Horizontal stripes are perfect for a neat, classic look. Fantasy meshes will also look impressive. If you pre-string small beads or beads onto a thread, your collection of handmade jewelry will be replenished with a pair of glamorous pendants. By experimenting with colors and the method of winding threads on a triangle base, you can make original sets of pendants in various styles, ranging from classic and ethno to avant-garde. Triangular earrings made from paper clips are a great accessory for boho clothes!

DIY earring ideas

Fantasy spider web earrings

Elegant and sexy, hoop earrings almost never go out of style. And if they leave the fashionable Olympus for some time, it is only in order to return even more spectacularly. Large hoop earrings, called congo, apparently got their name from the country of the same name, whose residents obviously love to decorate themselves with these colorful accessories. And they do it right! Hoop earrings are a universal accessory that will suit any face shape and any hairstyle, be it playful curls, glamorous curls, a strict bun on top or a ponytail. Either way it will be very sexy.

If you approach the matter creatively, ordinary ring-shaped earrings can be decorated in a very unusual way. One of the most beautiful ways is to crochet openwork webs on rings. To make original spider web earrings with your own hands, you don’t have to be an experienced knitter. It is enough to have basic crocheting skills.

To work, we will need a round base for earrings or familiar old ring-shaped earrings that could use a creative upgrade, iris or Maxi threads, and a 0.5-0.75 hook. For glamorous decor, beads and beads can be useful.

We tie the base for the earrings with a single crochet. We knit the second row in the same way with a single crochet. Well, then everything depends solely on your imagination and desire. You can knit a neat openwork mesh (1st/n, 2 in/p), or deliberately rough large-format holes ((1st/n, 5 in/p). Don’t forget to reduce each subsequent row by 1-2 arches. We finish knitting connecting columns. We cut off the end of the thread and hide it in the knitting. In general, be creative! Vary the color of the threads and patterns, and you will always look original and stylish!

Inspired by: knitly, creative-handmade, biser.info

Video tutorial: how to crochet simple earrings

Video tutorial: beaded earrings “Red Phoenix”

Photos of creative options

Earrings “Birds of Paradise” using kanzashi technique

Luxurious earrings made of natural peacock feather

Spectacular earrings using the ganutel technique

Earrings “Molecules”: to make these elegant earrings you will need 24 medium-sized pearl beads, fishing line and a special base for earrings

Earrings “Molecules”: sequence of connecting beads

Earrings “Molecules”: how to attach earrings and hide unnecessary elements

Transparent pearl earrings made from a plastic bottle

Do you like exclusive jewelry? Do you consider yourself a creative person?! Try to make original earrings with your own hands using various handicraft techniques! This amazing activity is so captivating that, before you even have time to rejoice at the new man-made masterpiece, another grandiose project is already brewing in your head. To get started, we offer you several interesting master classes and video lessons with step-by-step instructions, with the help of which you can make dozens of handmade earrings. Our ideas will be useful not only for beginners, but also for experienced craftswomen who have experienced a creative crisis. We hope we can inspire you and direct your thoughts in a creative direction.

Let's make earrings from ready-made accessories

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Homemade earrings using the ganutel technique

You can make these amazing earrings with your own hands literally out of nothing. With minimal costs, the end result will exceed all your expectations! The ganutel technique is an ancient type of Maltese needlework, preserved to this day in the monasteries of the Mediterranean, where nuns use thin spiral wire, silk threads, beads, pearls and beads to create elegant, outlandish flowers of unearthly beauty to decorate the altar.


The term “ganutel” apparently comes from the words “canutillo” (Spanish) and “canutiglia” (Italian), which in medieval Europe referred to a wire made of gold or silver twisted into a spiral. In Russian, this word has apparently turned into “gimp”. The ganutel technique is quite easy to learn. All you need to create your own masterpieces is perseverance and accuracy.

We will need:

  • thick and thin wire
  • iris knitting threads or silk threads for embroidery in different colors
  • wire cutters
  • scissors
  • ruler
  • ear wires
  • wire winder (we'll try to replace it with improvised means)
  • beads (optional)

Earrings using the ganutel technique step by step

  • Step 1: Making the base springs

Using wire cutters, cut off the required length of thick wire and carefully wind a thin wire onto it in a spiral. To speed up the process and give the product a professional look, you can use a wire winder. If we can’t get one, we’ll make a homemade one from a Kinder Surprise egg and a knitting needle with a curved end. The thickness of the knitting needle should be 2 mm. We pierce the egg right through with a knitting needle.

We take our winder in our left hand and thread the end of the wire into the ring of the knitting needle, as shown in the photo.

We fix the end of the wire on the ring and turn it several times so that the wire holds tightly and does not fly off during winding. The egg will act as a stopper. We wind the wire, pressing it tightly with your hand to the egg.

We wind the wire, pressing it tightly with your hand to the egg.

The length of the wrap depends on the size of the earrings. When you are satisfied with the length of the spiral, bite off the wire with wire cutters, leaving a small tip.

  • Step 2: Stretch the springs

We remove the resulting spiral from the knitting needle and stretch it a little, like a spring. Ideally, equal spaces should form between the curls, equal to the thickness of the thread.

We will no longer need the ends of the wire, so we can safely bite them off.

  • Step 3: Making the Frame

In order for our earrings to keep their shape well and not flatten, it is necessary to insert a frame wire inside the spiral, which should be slightly thicker than the wound wire.

  • Step 4: Create a Form

We decide on the shape of our earrings. The first thing that comes to mind is a circle. Why not?! After all, round earrings always look impressive. If desired, the base spring can be given a wide variety of shapes: oval, droplet, petal, heart, diamond, triangle. When you get a little more skilled, be sure to try making earrings using the ganutel technique in the shape of a peacock feather. We create a loop and twist the ends of the wire at the very base.

  • Step 4: Wrap thread around the base

Now we proceed to the most interesting stage of the work - winding the frame with threads. The color scheme is selected individually solely according to your taste and color. To create interesting bindings, you can wrap the warp in different directions, alternating threads of different colors. One turn of the wire spiral is one step. The simplest ways to wind thread on a wire frame, which are perfect for first experiments:

parallel winding

and winding “from the middle”


In just 5-10 minutes you will see the result of your work. Perhaps it will be something like this:


Finished earrings can be additionally decorated with beads, rhinestones, sparkles, and feathers. And, of course, don’t forget to attach earrings so that all this beauty can be worn.


It is unlikely that you will be able to stop at one model, and soon you will have your own collection of homemade earrings using the ganutel technique. Original handmade earrings are also an excellent gift. In addition to earrings, you can make a cute pendant using the same technique. Happy creativity!


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How to make original earrings from paper clips

Such a luxury as ordinary paper clips can probably be found in any home. Sleight of hand and a little imagination will help you turn a couple of banal paper clips into an exclusive decoration. To make original and stylish triangular earrings, we will need threads, scissors, epoxy glue, hot glue or Moment Crystal glue, earrings and actual metal clips. The technology for creating hand-clip jewelry with your own hands is outrageously simple. By varying the color of the thread and the weaving method, you can create an exclusive pair of earrings to match any outfit. This is not sold in stores, so you can rest assured that your creation is unique. And you won’t have to be upset if you lose a paperclip earring, because you can always make a duplicate in a matter of minutes.

We take the most ordinary paper clip and, with the help of a couple of simple manipulations, turn it into a triangle. The illustration shows the disconnect points. In principle, if you wish, you can try to give the paper clip any other shape, for example, a heart, but the easiest and most organic way is to transform the paper clip into a triangle. To ensure that there are no gaps in the base, we fasten the edges of the triangle with epoxy or hot glue.

Using hot glue or Moment Crystal glue, glue the thread to the paper clip. After 10-15 minutes, when the glue has dried, we wrap the thread around the paperclip, and then wrap the triangle in any convenient way, purposefully or randomly forming an earring ornament. We also fix the end of the thread with glue.

We attach the earrings and our masterpiece is ready to be tried on! Horizontal stripes are perfect for a neat, classic look. Fantasy meshes will also look impressive. If you pre-string small beads or beads onto a thread, your collection of handmade jewelry will be replenished with a pair of glamorous pendants. By experimenting with colors and the method of winding threads on a triangle base, you can make original sets of pendants in various styles, ranging from classic and ethno to avant-garde. Triangular earrings made from paper clips are a great accessory for boho clothes!

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DIY earring ideas

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Fantasy spider web earrings

Elegant and sexy, hoop earrings almost never go out of style. And if they leave the fashionable Olympus for some time, it is only in order to return even more spectacularly. Large hoop earrings, called congo, apparently got their name from the country of the same name, whose residents obviously love to decorate themselves with these colorful accessories. And they do it right! Hoop earrings are a universal accessory that will suit any face shape and any hairstyle, be it playful curls, glamorous curls, a strict bun on top or a ponytail. Either way it will be very sexy.


If you approach the matter creatively, ordinary ring-shaped earrings can be decorated in a very unusual way. One of the most beautiful ways is to crochet openwork webs on rings. To make original spider web earrings with your own hands, you don’t have to be an experienced knitter. It is enough to have basic crocheting skills.


To work, we will need a round base for earrings or familiar old ring-shaped earrings that could use a creative upgrade, iris or Maxi threads, and a 0.5-0.75 hook. For glamorous decor, beads and beads can be useful.

We tie the base for the earrings with a single crochet. We knit the second row in the same way with a single crochet. Well, then everything depends solely on your imagination and desire. You can knit a neat openwork mesh (1st/n, 2 in/p), or deliberately rough large-format holes ((1st/n, 5 in/p). Don’t forget to reduce each subsequent row by 1-2 arches. We finish knitting connecting columns. We cut off the end of the thread and hide it in the knitting. In general, be creative! Vary the color of the threads and patterns, and you will always look original and stylish!

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Video tutorial: how to crochet simple earrings

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Video tutorial: beaded earrings “Red Phoenix”



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