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