I want to start making earrings, but dont know what kind of earwires there are?
A. Earwires are the part of the earring that goes through the ear lobe. They come in different styles to offer variety and functionality: • Kidney Wire: One thin wire that goes through the ear lobe and hooks into the front. Works well for delicate jewelry and can be secure if there is enough tension where the front and back come together. • French Wire: One wire made into a partial S-shape which when placed through the ear lobe will hang freely. Some people will add a plastic back to keep the earwire from working its way out of the ear lobe. Very easy to use and can be quite decorative. Currently a popular style. • • Leverback: An upside down U with a hinged bottom piece which closes against itself. More secure than the French wire but less obtrusive. • Stud: Straight wire which goes through the ear and is secured by a clutch behind the ear lobe. The front of the wire can be decorative or can be used to glue an item directly on the front and dangle an item off it. TOP SELLING JEWELRY Q
