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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