Black Walnut Shell Earrings
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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.
Done.
