Essential Supplies for Making Earrings | Jewelry 101

[@dunn6357]

Headpins Ear wires Leaverbacks French ear wires Round nose plier Chain nose plier Flush cutter

[@suewaddy7390]

Great clear tutorial,thank you. I am 75 and have an appointment to have my ears pierced for the first time next month, I love the fact that I can make my own earrings thanks to your tutorials.

[@limehe444d]

wow 🥺

[@loritipton5339]

good luck and hope you like it !!!

[@MarshaABranch]

How did it go? And what have you made for yourself?

[@cyprienakouete9950]

Wow!! congrats !! 75 and willing to do your FIRST own jewelry yourself.! That's GREAT! Good good good luck. I am 72 and trying to learn how to make them just for my pleasure and passion for creativity.

[@jopinofcabra]

Thank you. Your demonstration of a wrapped wire loop was slightly different from others I had seen, it gave me an "Aha!" moment. Haven't had my ears pierced. Not yet, anyway, and I'm 62. But one of my best friends had one of his ears pierced for his 63rd birthday present to himself, so you never know.

[@blammmed]

how'd that go?

[@tunisiarawles9507]

I was 16 years old when I first got my ears pierced. I was kind of surprised that my mother let me, so off I went with my mom's blessing. 😊❤

[@HKLee-dn1fh]

The best tutorial ever I've found. Thank you!!

[@taniasvlog9004]

That s true

[@11-ajhonravenf.secretario76]

what is it the little thing that locks the beads from the headpin????

[@divineocampo7268]

I like the way she explain things. It’s clear and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@SBL1932]

You are such a good teacher, you have sparked my interest in making jewelry again. I think I can get my loops and wraps done correctly thank you for sharing this with us

[@ladydeedd52]

I was 13. My Aunt used a needle and thread. I had to move the thread back and forth . in addition, I had to use alcohol to keep it clean and put Vaseline so the thread from drying and pulling. I'm 68 now and still wear my earrings. I never had an infection either.

[@emilyletalien1719]

I was 1 when I got my first eat piercing and I am getting a cartilage piercing tomorrow and I am so excited

[@katgillett6270]

My mom got my ears first pierced when I was 4 years old. I was 14 and my sister was 12 when she took us to get our 2nd holes done. I was 16 when I got my cartilage done but that has since closed up. I really love your videos. They are really easy to follow and fun to watch.

[@meloneebeal1060]

Great video for new beader’s !! I wish this video had been available when I first started making jewelry. Seeing you make the earrings was still nice .......it is always great to see how someone else makes a pair of earrings! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us !! Also, the way you make your loop before the wire wrap looks easier than the way most other jewelry designers and myself do......I’m going to give your way a try!! See I did learn something new!! Thanks again!! 📿🐾🌸❤️

[@shawntemiles7595]

This really helped 🎉

[@murphy1384]

Pierced ears were just coming into popularity. I was 13 & my aunt did them with a needle, so that is 60 yrs ago. I had a second hole pierced at Claire's about 30? Yrs ago but I have let those grow shut. I hardly ever used that second hole. Love your videos Mary

[@capricorngirl52405]

I was 13 when I got my ears pierced. It was a reward for dealing with an adult situation like an adult. I had fallen down the stairs and broke my leg and I didn’t panic.

[@richardfredrickokello3677]

I got my ears pierced when I was 6 years old. Joella 🎉

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and this wonderful demonstration. I appreciate it so very much!

[@balright9867]

Thank you ❤

[@paulobanias4768]

so helpful. thanks for sharing. how i wish to start a business like that one.

[@shirtsarfati297]

Great tutorial and such lovely earrings!

[@mariesmith7965]

Lèatherearing 0:47 s

[@antonypalmer2815]

Thank you for sharing. This will improve my pieces of jewellery.

[@ellenreynolds7188]

HI!! I love your videos. I have learned a lot. You make very pretty jewelry. Thanks for teaching us...

[@loritipton5339]

Susan Thomas does an amazing job showing how to make incredible jewelry. Somehow I have trouble when I cut the wire on rings and other jewelry the trouble I have is I cant really see how you tuck the ends into the loops . is there anyway to do an Extreme closeup of how to tuck the wire into the loops or designs ? I hope you can find a way to show how to do this . unfortunately no matter how many times I watch I cant really see how she does it . but Susan does a great job of explaining why and how things are done as well as show casing all the different tools and bits and pieces and to make all kinds of jewelry.

[@sifamatwi6421]

am watching from Tanzania, video iko poa sana Mashallah I love it❤️

[@JewelSchool]

Welcome to JTV's Jewel School!

[@TESHYJAY]

Awesome video like all your other videos 👌🏾🙌🏼 Got my ears pierced for the first time on my 8th birthday 😊 Then went back 3 other times for more ear piercing 😊

[@dellarosa24601]

I was 19. My younger cousin paid, and I shocked my parents, who had been trying to convince me for years.

[@dog13fish]

This is in context to what?

[@susanstancliff2937]

Thank you! I learned a lot!

[@dushanimaheshika861]

❤thank you

[@christchild37]

Have you ever made earrings with gemstone chips and seed beads? How would you do that?

[@JuliaB1955]

What are the little "stoppers" between each bead called? Thanks.

[@JewelSchool]

They are called spacer beads but you can also use 11/0 seed beads! www.jtv.com/product/seed-bead-supply-kit-in-11-0-red-gold-color-blue-appx-8-5gm-each-3-headpins-in-gold-tone/JSYT21?mcid=XSOjsyt Good Luck!!

[@JuliaB1955]

@@JewelSchool Thank you!!😘❤

[@aleciaw.1504]

So helpful. Thank you.

[@stlz07ruby]

Thanks for the tips!

[@cukilingili]

Great video! Simple and easy to follow. I was wondering what is the material of the headpins and wires, cause i've been buying "satinless steel" to make mine and they are turning black 😭 dont know what a better option would be cause i cant afford real gold or silver. Hope you can help ♥️

[@JewelSchool]

Hi Mariel, You can get a 'gold over' or 'silver over' headpin. Basically, it's a base metal, like copper, aluminum or brass, which has been coated with gold or silver. These are all usually non-tarnish, but it's important to clean your jewelry no matter what it's made from. There are some spray products out there that you can supposedly spray on your metal to keep it from tarnishing. We've never tried them and can't speak as to whether they work, but a quick internet search might help you with further research on the matter. Here is a link to some headpins: www.jtv.com/search/?Ntt=head+pins&type=products&N=4243964577&Ntk=All?mcid=XSOjsyt Also a good jewelry polishing cloth: www.jtv.com/product/connoisseurs-r-polishing-cloth-kit-2-pack/CCU1?mcid=XSOjsyt

[@jonathanbrowne8884]

Hey there! Another amazing video! I'm learning sooooo much! At the risk of sounding stupid (which happens a lot!), what material should your head/eye pins be made of? I'm still trying to figure that bit out. The differences between copper, brass, stainless steel, aluminum? What is best to use for ear wires? Sorry if I'm wasting your time.

[@JewelSchool]

Hi Jonathan! Great question and you are never wasting our time! Most headpins, especially if you make your own are made with 20ga wire. It's sturdy and fits through most bead holes. The material is up to you because it depends on your project and really, your personal preference. Copper and brass are great and give you a nice vintage look. They also can be plated into a variety of vibrant colors. If you want the look of gold and silver without the expense, gold or silver over a base metal (which is usually copper or brass) works too! Your best best is to get samples of all of these wires and try them for yourself to determine what works. Check out these "making headpins" videos from Susan. They may help answer some of your questions. Good Luck! Headpins for beginners and beyond: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6i3hnx9jdCZa68 Make Your Own Headpins: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZKVlqWinJeoi80

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you 😊

[@sarahhurley1259]

I was eleven when I got my ears pierced you did a great job on your tutorial

[@reginepw2539]

Hihi(: this is a really clear tutorial! I’m preparing my supplies. May I check what is the recommended thickness of the head pin? Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@JewelSchool]

Most head pins will be a 24ga wire.

[@kinetech6090]

What are the different techniques shown in the video? Does it makes any sense?

[@carolcain1538]

I have a question about tools... I saw a kit on Amazon that is for $25 that has the three tools you showed plus a tweezer scooper thing and a couple other things. Are tools tools and it should work fine? When I price individually it much more expensive than that.

[@JewelSchool]

Hey Carol! I'm sure the kit would work as long as there is a round nose, chain nose and flush cutter!

[@prettync23]

Carol Cain read the customer reviews

[@yvasquez2449]

Any recomendation for flush cutters? I have bought two and they have been disappointing. One wasn’t sharp at all and the other is just too heavy and cumbersome for small jobs. What would you recommend?

[@JewelSchool]

Here is a link to the ones Susan uses. www.jtv.com/product/xuron-tapered-head-micro-shear-tm-flush-cutter/PLIER120?mcid=XSOjsyt

[@yvasquez2449]

Thanks!

[@mjanechipser7640]

I got my ears pierced the 1st time when I was 12. The lady that did it held ice cubes to both sides of my lobes. That was great until my lobes started thawing . . . .

[@ukiiaduwa9273]

Ha ha 😁 I learnt something today

[@Kat-wm3vq]

I just bought a looper, so I don't have to do this anymore.

[@JewelSchool]

The one-step looper is awesome!

[@candicechampion4873]

Great gob

[@Komediennekymd2009]

❤❤

[@li-chinhooe7095]

I was 16 years old when I first got my ears pierced.

[@menace2fear]

I think I was 9, I did it at claires cause that's the only place we could find at the time

[@jenniferchecklover]

I got my ears pierced at claires too lol, but I was 5 or 6

[@RaquelHi]

I was 20 when I got my ear pierced

[@carolcain1538]

Loved the video. I was 10 years old. I'm 53 and I'm forever still having to re punch one of my ears as it keeps closing. UGH!

[@romanychi5034]

Nice video. FYI. I attempted to place an order, and the site froze up. I received free shipping but when you the order didn’t complete, I no longer had the option of free shipping. JTV wasn’t helpful when I called.

[@JewelSchool]

Oh no! If you have any further concerns with your order, please email [e-mail], and we will take care of you!

[@romanychi5034]

Thanks. The Customer Service representative insisted on telling me that they never offer free shipping on an order under $49.00 and said they have no idea where I was getting that message.

[@JuliaB1955]

Did she say "flesh cutter"? "Flash cutter"? Help! Thanks!

[@JuliaB1955]

Never mind. Just got to the end of the video. A FLUSH cutter. That makes sense.

[@moniquenewman1373]

7 years old

[@jennelyn2691]

I was a baby when my ears were pierced😊

[@pj5855]

My mom pierced my ears when I was a baby

[@christinadelrio9011]

😗😗

[@Hich-dx9yo]

👍🙏🌹❤👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@san5987]

Just a baby

[@sarahsdiy8960]

Hey im 1st

[@Anna-oi7yg]

you look like Monica from shameless

[@Hippiecat67]

we wanted to watch a earring making video not listen to crappy background noise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pj5855]

Mean much @T Green