[Nfb-krafters-korner] supply list description for earring class

Mon Sep 16 12:14:30 UTC 2013

 You should be able to just get the correct piece for the ear.  

I brought my list and got all my supplies on Friday.  I think I knew more than the store clerk.  Tricky making sure you get the right thing when items are in plastic boxes and can not be felt!
Guess I should open everything and check things out.

Terry P.

-----Original Message-----
From: Denise Shaible [mailto:denise.shaible at att.net] 
Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 8:42 AM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] supply list description for earring class

Lisamaria,

this is cool.  I was actually going to ask you for more description and here it is.  I haven't signed up yet but, I'm going to do it.  I thought I was going to have a conflict on the time but, now I don't have one so I can attend your class.  I'm very excited about making jewelry.  I do have one question, though.  Can these earrings be made for non-pierced ears?  Okay, thanks again for this list.

Regards,

Denise shaible

-----Original Message-----
From: Lisamaria Martinez
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 10:37 AM
To: nfb-krafters-korner
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] supply list description for earring class

Hello,

I’ve been asked by several folks to expand on my description for the items on the supply list. I hoep it is okay that I am posting to the entire list. Perhaps, it myight entice you to sign up. I don’t want to give away my entire class, so please realize I am not going to be that lengthy with ideas here. I’m simply trying to describe the items on the supply list so you can dig around in your craft boxes and see if you already have these items.

supplies needed:

1. Head pins (preferably 2 inches or longer).
Head pins are similar in look and feel to a needle, in my humble opinion. They can be an inch long or three inches. They are a thin metal item with a pointy end and a round, flat, or other shaped end.
Basically, a stopper for preventing beads from sliding off.

2. Split rings (small jump rings with a split).
Think key ring but not as big. Some are completely closed and some have a split that your nail can fit into.

3. Earring wire (your favorite kind; I like fish hook shaped wire or the kind with levers that close).
This is the part of the earring that goes into your ear. Truly, you can buy anything. Just make sure it has a loop at the bottom that can be connected to other objects.

4. Beads (a few beads that can be threaded onto the head pin of your choice).
Here is where the onus of creativity falls on you. You don’t need many beads, but you need some beads to form a pretty pattern or look to your earrings. An example, is the pair I am wearing today that I purchased but know I can replicate. I have a large square black bead (maybe half of an inch across) as the center bead on the head pin.
Below it and above it are two beads that are a frosted white color.
They aren’t round but they aren’t facetted. They are just this cool shape. And that’s it. The earrings are very simple and only made with three beads.

5. Round nose pliers.
Pliers that have two rounded cylinders that can be used to take a wire and bend it into a loop.

6. Wire cutters or a good pair of scissor.
Implements that can cut wire or a thin head pin.

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