The earring is one of those things that end up being a solitary item from what was once a pair.While it may be tempting to toss the earring in the trash, this is a wasteful result and often a sad ending to an object you've enjoyed wearing over the years.A range of suggestions for reuse of that lone earring can be found in this article.Pick among the different suggestions to refresh your earring.
Step 1: Don't wear more than the one earring.
This is a recent trend in fashion that is free from meaning that might be attributed to single earring wearing.If the earring is long and sweeps onto your shoulder, you're good to go, but if it's tiny and doesn't dangle, it might not be the best choice.It is possible to build on your existing lone earring to make it bigger and longer.A new pair from two odd earrings is a fashion idea.To avoid it being too quirky, you need to match size and type.Think of a flower earring with a sapphires earring.
Step 2: Add a single earring to a project.
It is possible to make a project that can be used for both post and clip earrings.If you can't think of a project to make immediately, add the lone earring to your craft or jewelry making supplies for later use.You never know if the other one will show up in the interim.Some other ideas include covering a CD player, computer monitor, or electronic device with odd earrings to form a pretty design, along with more detailed suggestions following this step.Incorporating the solo earring into a piece of artwork or sculpture is a possibility.Attach the odd earring to a bag or box lock, attach a notebook or journal, or attach drawer knobs.You can jazz up the zippers with dangling earrings.
Step 3: You can make jewelry from an earring.
You can make a brooch from the earring if you enjoy making jewelry.Attach the brooch to the earring by breaking the backing or post.To fully dry it, be sure to check that it has set in place.It was turned into a hat pin.Break off the backing and glue the top of the hat pin.Allow to dry before use.Pick small and delicate earrings, avoid anything heavy or that dangles below the pin's length.The brooch can be added to a necklace, bracelet or bangle.Attach the earring to the necklace with glue or thread.
Step 4: The earring can be turned into shoe jewelry.
This requires an earring that has a hook attachment.Attach it by placing the hook over the back of the shoe and taping it to the inside.To prevent the hook from rubbing on your foot, you need to use enough tape to hold it in place.Duct tape is strong and smooth.Use it for a party or special event, then remove and add again when going to another special occasion.
Step 5: You can make hair accessories from single earrings.
Adding some sparkle or decorative interest to earrings that you consider pretty can be accomplished by wearing them in your hair.Use a hair comb or barrette as the base to turn solo earrings into hair accessories.If you use more than one earring, design a pretty order for them and decide whether you'll use a single earring or a row of odd earrings.The earrings have backs and rough parts.If you want a row in the order of your choice, glue it to the comb top.The earring backs should be dry before you wear the comb or barrette.A strong hair elastic can be used to glue a single earring to one place and allow it to dry completely.There is a hair bow that has already been made.Attach the earring to the bow as a decoration.It's ready to wear once fully dried.
Step 6: The earring can be turned into a doll's item.
It can be used as a brooch or necklace for the doll, or it could be turned into a belt buckle or headband.The earring could be turned into a toy in the doll house.The uses will depend on the earring style, color, shape and size, as well as the online image suggestions for doll house items.
Step 7: The sole earring should be turned into a bookmark.
A special heavy end that stays outside of the book could be added to the earring if it is the right shape.It's pretty and practical, as it makes it easier to locate the bookmark, and the earring dangling over the book adds a bit of style.To make a bookmark, you need some strong fabric.You can cut into the strips using the width of the ribbon clamp you have.You may need to sew the top of the bookmark.When one end sits inside of the book, you can use a ribbon clamp on each end to keep it from bulging.Attach a ribbon to the bookmark ribbon.Fix it with jewelry pliers.Attach the earring with the pliers.Done.You can use your new bookmark.
Step 8: You can make a letter for display.
If you don't have enough earrings to fill the letter, you can add other pieces of broken jewelry.If you want to make a whole name or word, you'll need a lot of broken jewelry pieces.You can find a wooden initial at a craft store.This can be the first name of a family member or friend.The size of the letter is up to your needs; think about the end use, from adding to a small box as an adornment, to placing on a bookshelf as a display item, the size will depend on this.The initial should be prepared.You can paint it in a color of your choice.You'll display the end product in either the earrings being used or the decor.Black, white and beige are good colors as they don't overwhelm the earrings.Before affixing the earrings, allow to dry completely.Prepare the earrings.Their backings should be removed.If you have a good memory of where each piece goes, rely on that instead of taking a digital photo.Attach the earring pieces to the painted letter.Allow it to dry completely.Done.The initial is ready to be displayed or added to an object of your choice.
Step 9: Papers and photos can be kept on a board with the help of a pin.
If the earring is a post and stud type, it can be used as a pretty pin.If the board needs to be cut shorter to stop it from scratching the wall behind, make sure it's thick enough to accept the pin when pushed through.If it needs shortening, use wire craft scissors or tin scissors to shorten it.Pull the earring off the post and push the pin into the board where you want to hold the paper or photo.If there is space and easy access, you can replace the earring backing to the post on the back of the board.
Step 10: Single earrings can be turned into magnets.
Dress up your fridge door with a few earring magnets.These are very easy to make, you just need to remove the backing from the lone earring and glue it to a small magnet.The magnets can be purchased from craft or dollar stores.To make a pretty refrigerator door, try to make as many as you can.
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Click on the link to find instructions for turning your earrings into a mirror.