How to Turn Resistors Into Earrings

It is a well-documented fact that everyone loves resistors. Even cats

But when they have been foraging for them what can you do
with them?

Turn them into Jewellery.

1. Some resistors.

2. (Optionally) Shrink wrap and something to shrink it with.

3. Earring wires – you can get these from any good craft shop.

4. Sandpaper

5. Round or Needle nosed pliers

Thread a small section of shrink wrap onto the resistor then form a loop with your pliers

Slide the shrink wrap up to cover the joint and shrink it (you can use a match for this) Shrink wrap is available in a variety of colours, but I only had black. You can skip this if you don’t have any.

The other end you can form into a spiral by wrapping it round something or just cut the end off in which case you probably need to smooth it off on some fine sandpaper. I have put a loop in the ear end as well.

As a further refinement get old bit of cable, take the insulation off and use it to cover it up the wire. Of course you dont have to stick with earrings - you can turn them into bracelets or necklaces by linking many together.