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