{"id":5859,"date":"2014-05-09T15:02:43","date_gmt":"2014-05-09T19:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/?p=5859"},"modified":"2014-05-19T11:32:18","modified_gmt":"2014-05-19T15:32:18","slug":"hammered-paddle-headpin-earrings-video-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2014\/05\/09\/hammered-paddle-headpin-earrings-video-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Hammered Paddle Headpin Earrings Video Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to have jewelry findings in any size shape, color and finish you want, and not be limited by what you can find at the store?<\/p>\n

These earrings feature a\u00a0very\u00a0<\/em>simple technique to make your own headpins. All you need is some wire and a hammer.<\/p>\n

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Like I said, this is a very basic technique. Although I didn’t do it for these earrings, I could have made my own ear wires as well. \u00a0I learned how in the Craftsy class\u00a0Make Your Own Wirework Findings<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

We also learned how to make cool twisted jump rings, a wide variety of toggle clasps and lots of other fun stuff.<\/p>\n

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Check it out, if you want to go beyond the basics.<\/p>\n

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Or, just make a start by trying these paddled headpins. \ud83d\ude42 \u00a0If you like, continue on to the matching Crystal Dangles & Roses\u00a0bracelet<\/a> . Whatever you do, happy creating!<\/p>\n