DIY Jewelry Repair: How To Convert Pierced Earrings To Clip-Ons

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DIY Jewelry Repair: How To Convert Pierced Earrings To Clip-Ons
by Jennifer and Kitty O'Neil
Running With Sisters
The O'Neil Sisters
Materials to Convert Pierced Earrings To Clip-Ons
Chain-nose Pliers
2 Clip-on Earring Findings
Steps To Convert Pierced Earrings To Clip-Ons
1. Remove the dangle from the fish hook. To do that use chain-nose pliers to open the loop on the fish hook and slide the dangle off. Repeat for other earring.
2. Open the loop on clip-on earring finding with chain-nose pliers. Slide on the dangle. Close the loop with chain-nose pliers. Repeat for the other earring.
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[@roseiam]

I don't know why in my 31 years I never considered doing this. I'm prone to keloids so clip ons have been my only option. All my life I been crying about the lack of cute options for clip ons till my friend told me today that I can do this. Duhhh! Thank you for the tutorial!

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad we could help!! J&K

[@lepetitchat123]

you can look on aliexpress, there are tons of shops selling clip ons

[@frizsid]

Sameee😭😭😭

[@nicywicy]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have a friend who doesn't have pierced earrings and she was terribly bullied for it. I wanted to show her support by doing this for her and surprising her!

[@TheONeilSisters]

What a sweet gesture! Glad we could help! J&K

[@jayceec3178]

One of my ears split years ago, I have some beautiful earrings so for years I couldn't wear any earrings and clip on earrings are very hard to find. Then my sister went overseas about 2 years ago and brought back some of these converters. I've had trouble trying to figure out how to use them, thank you for your video, it's very helpful, I can now attach all my pierced earrings to these converters.

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad we could help Jaycee!! And how nice of your sister to bring you the findings. J&K

[@solitarelee6200]

I know this video is like 5 years old but THANK YOU; I can't get my ears pierced right now because I have to wear these massive headphones every day for work, but I found the cuuuutest earrings... Thanks to you, I don't have to wait to wear them!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yay! So glad you found our video and the cute earrings! J&K

[@kimm.1709]

Well-explained and demonstrated! Without all the unnecessary wordage of most videos! Thanks!🙂

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you for the kind words Kim! Jennifer & Kitty

[@haegeum3040]

I've already got my ears pierced, now I've got four piercings, but I also like to wear clip on earrings as well. Though sometimes, i find clip ons that are not so cute. This definitely helps!

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad we could help! J&K

[@jellyfish3255]

Currently dealing w a keloid and found out I can’t re pierce my ears to wear my favourite earrings anymore, so now I’m researching options for the future so thank you for sharing!!!

[@fauzianalwoga]

My now late mum used to do this 😊. I love you mama

[@TheONeilSisters]

Sweet! J&K

[@dreamseeker7500]

My mom got me a pair of cute cat earrings, but my ears aren't pierced. So I've been looking for a way to convert them to clip-ons. Thank you for making this video!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Glad you found it! J&K

[@williamsj4852]

great video. thanks for sharing. i'm a clip on person all the way. ☺

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks JaVonna! J&K

[@marmarie9493]

Thank you so much lady J and lady K. Y’all put it in a simple and kind way, keep up the good work please❤️🎄🎉

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you Lady M! Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty

[@deannededemarievogel-hampt9954]

I thank you very much for this video. I've had to switch to wearing clip ons awhile ago and I have many pierced earrings I want to wear, so now I can thanks to you. Tyfs

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad we could help! J&K

[@jessicacis8246]

So easy! Going to my craft store this weekend to buy supplies for this, thank you!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yay!

[@Fraggleia]

Thanks, this looks so much easier then I thought it would be!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Oh good! J&K

[@maliksalbert3526]

Thank u 😘 this was helpful I'm trying to make clip ons for a friend whos too scared to get piercings. So thank uuu

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad we could help! J&K

[@alisalopes3524]

That friend would be just like me lol XD

[@TheONeilSisters]

It makes so many pretty earrings available for clip-ons! J&K

[@RoseCadenza]

This is really nice to know how to do this. I just won about 4 mystery jewelry, and I don't know if I would get earrings. I don't have pierced ears. So if I do get earrings, this would be the way to go.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Glad we could help! J&K

[@ishupreet1530]

great vedio Thankx for sharing

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for watching and commenting! J&K

[@iamkei6799]

Thank you for sharing

[@TheONeilSisters]

You are welcome! J&K

[@emilychen8834]

Thank you!! This was probably the best video tutorial!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you so much Emily!! J&K

[@jade5167]

THANK YOU I LOVE YOU OML

[@TheONeilSisters]

Aw sweet! You're welcome! J&K

[@ranbirrana4489]

thank you mam love you from.india😘😘😘😘😘

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you! Love from California! J&K

[@rehanaansari4261]

Where you can buy the clip on to convert the earing???

[@VivzPhobia]

Thank You!, I see a lot of cute earrings but, most of them are piercings which limits my options, Once again Thank you!!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad we could help! J&K

[@SaucyWench7]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@TheONeilSisters]

You're welcome! J&K

[@shelleytomko1642]

Thanks!!! So much

[@TheONeilSisters]

You are so welcome!! J&K

[@marley1623]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you Maddie! Jennifer & Kitty

[@BearXOX]

Thank you so much for this. I wanted to but the clip-ons but just couldn't figure out how they worked.

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad we could help! J&K

[@jasenambio6440]

Thank you!! 💋💋❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Baby Carrot! J&K

[@jadasilvis231]

Very helpful!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks!

[@Kieorasama]

I have pierced ears but one of my ears is slightly ripped down. It’s heeled but I do find it rips further with heavier earrings such as large dangling ones. I’m looking into clips as an option to some pierced ones.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Glad we could help! J&K

[@LA-rz3vb]

Thanks for the tip! Has anyone found converters that don't hurt your ears when worn? That may have cushions on them.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Have you ever tried screw-back clip-on converters? They seem to pinch less. Like these on Amazon: amzn.to/2VvRI6m J&K

[@berry186]

Thanks. 😄

[@TheONeilSisters]

You are welcome!

[@princessrosia2592]

hi, i just wanted to know, how do I convert stud earrings into clip ons with using a clip on converter, can i just do what you did in the "how to convert clipon earrings to pierced earrings" video, like just get pliers and remove the stud and glue clip on earring backs to the earring, would that work the same way? just cause i dont want to use actual earring converters. thanks in advance.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yes it should work the same way. Try to find clip-on bases that are small and won't show too much behind the studs. Jennifer & Kitty

[@arisgrandeurie3606]

ok what about the other type ??? the small ones that are one piece?

[@TheONeilSisters]

We don't have a video for those yet! J&K

[@kayleeostling7966]

Wow nice video! I hope this works!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Kaylee. We're here if you have any questions. J&K

[@mohammedsajeed6096]

That clip where u buyed

[@TheONeilSisters]

Here's a link to similar clip-on findings: amzn.to/3bPkOEX And here's a link to the how to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/diy-jewelry-repair-how-to-fix-jewelry/ Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty

[@mohammedsajeed6096]

Thanks

[@acatwo7767]

What kind of store should I go to buy those clip ons?

[@TheONeilSisters]

You can usually find these at craft stores that sell beads like Michaels, Hobby Lobby, and JoAnn. Or look online. Amazon also carries them: amzn.to/3PLuhAD Cheers, J&K

[@sanadollxx]

What about hooped earrings?

[@TheONeilSisters]

To convert hoops to clip-ons, maybe you could hang the hoop from the lower loop on the clip-on finding. Here's an example of the finding: www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/h20b4404fn Hope that helps, J&K

[@vlprint]

Does this work for posts?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Posts require a different adapter. They look like this : www.amazon.com/Earring-Converters-Pierced-Components-Silicone/dp/B07ZYJ2RBC Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty

[@dhurgalakshmi4684]

Can you suggest where I can buy this clip on earings

[@TheONeilSisters]

Sure! Amazon carries quite a variety of clip-on findings: amzn.to/3t3bJ3R You can also find them on Fire Mountain Gems: www.firemountaingems.com/search?keywords=clip-on Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty

[@333pinkelephant333]

Is there an option to turn non-dangly earrings to clipons? I mean like some earrings go right on the earlobe if I'm making any sense. Do these converters work on those types of earrings as well or is this just for dangly ones?

[@TheONeilSisters]

You can buy special findings for clip-ons that don't dangle. Something like this: amzn.to/34S8JKV Hope that helps! J&K

[@lepetitchat123]

Aliexpress has those trasparent plastic thingys

[@marcioromani3576]

I bought a USD 5,000 earring for my mom, but she only wear clip on... where is the best place to get that done? i don't want to pay a fortune as well...

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Marcio, For such a nice pair of earrings we recommend having a jeweler convert the earrings. They will use the right metal to match the earrings. Good luck! Jennifer & Kitty

[@pakistankpopanime259]

Hello I live in Pakistan most women wear traditional jhunka on how can I convert a jhumka into clip on plz my biggest worry get solve as I am afraid to get periceing

[@TheONeilSisters]

That shouldn't be too hard. You can buy clip-on findings like these gold clip-on findings with loops: amzn.to/3eV3uOG You can remove the dangling part from the pierced earring and put it on the loop of these clip-ons. Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty

[@pakistankpopanime259]

@@TheONeilSisters thanku so much

[@TheONeilSisters]

You are so welcome!

[@MrJuulia01]

1:07 What are those named as?

[@TheONeilSisters]

We call them "Clip-on Earring Converters". Here's an example on Amazon: amzn.to/2GDx28y Hope that helps! J&K

[@nehavishwakarma8028]

Where I get this clips I m from india

[@TheONeilSisters]

We are not really sure where exactly to get these in India. We have had a good experience buying jewelry supplies from this online store: www.pandahall.com/p-2374122-brass-clip-on-earring-findings-for-non-pierced-ears-platinum.html We think they might ship to India. Good luck! J&K

[@nehavishwakarma8028]

@@TheONeilSisters OK sister thanku 💞❤

[@chiaran5935]

Does that also work with heavy earrings? Do the clips hold them?

[@TheONeilSisters]

We're not really sure. We haven't tried very heavy earrings with these clip-ons. Let us know if you try it!