Black Walnut Shell Earrings
by scottdesignworks in Craft > Jewelry
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Black Walnut Shell Earrings
I like these because they have little faces.
Supplies
earring hook findings
jewelry wire .034"
black walnuts
Split the Nut
Use a knife or chisel and a hammer.
Dig Out the Meat and Wash the Shells
This can be a little tedious. I use a pick to fish the pieces out.
Bandsaw the Back Off
Be careful doing this...Leave about ΒΌ" thick.
Sand the Back.
Just to clean up the saw marks.
Drill a Tiny Hole
Ideally use a bit similar in size to your jewelry wire.
Push in Some Wire
Then cut it off the roll leaving about an inch...
Glue the Wire in the Hole
Use super glue and some accelerator.
Bend the Wire Into a Loop
Using a round pliers bend half of the loop. Then cut off all but enough to finish the loop. Then finish the loop.
Add the Earring Hook
It's best to use a hook that can close. These earrings are lightweight and can fall off easily without.