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Are you enthusiastic about earrings and are they the most repeated accessory in your jewelry box? In this case, stay and read this post because we are going to learn how to make earrings with can rings. It is a simple model with which, in addition to giving an original and different touch to your outfits, you can also recycle materials giving them a new life without spending too much money. You want to see how to make earrings with can rings? So gather all the necessary materials and get to work!
How to make earrings with can rings with a bear ornament
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Materials to make this craft
- The basic material to create these earrings will be square can rings that you can get from any soda can.
- You will also need two earring hooks, an awl, some pliers, four washers and two small ornaments in the shape of a bear or with the design that you like best.
Steps to make earrings with tin rings with a bear ornament
- The first thing you will have to do is remove the rings from the can.
- The next step will be to take an awl and make a small hole at the base of each ring.
- Then, with the help of pliers, carefully open a washer and insert it into the hole you have made at the base of the ring. Repeat this step with the other ring.
- Next, join the ring with the hook to hold the earring and close it with the pliers.
- Later use the other two remaining washers to add to the larger hole in the rings. That is where the bear-shaped ornaments or the model you have chosen will go. Also join them carefully using the pliers for it.
- Finally, remember to close the washers so that all the pieces are attached and the earrings do not break down.
- And your pretty earrings with tin rings with a bear ornament would be there! As you can see, not many materials have been needed to make them and they have not required too much time, so their level of difficulty is low.
- This craft is perfect if you've never tried to make earrings out of can rings before. You will love the idea!
How to make earrings with folded can rings
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Materials to make this craft
- As in the previous craft, the base material that you will need to make these earrings will be some square can rings that you can take from soda cans.
- Other supplies you'll need to gather to make these folded jump-rings include two earring hooks, four washers, decorative stickers, and a pair of round and flat nose pliers.
Steps to make earrings with folded tin rings
- The first step you will have to take to make this model of earrings is to take the rings from the soda cans and hold them at the end with flat-nose pliers.
- Next, take your round nose pliers and press down on the metal of the ring to twist and fold it in on itself to give the ring that unique effect. Remember to perform this step very carefully so that the metal does not break.
- Then, take one of the washers and open it slowly with the help of pliers and add it in one of the holes at the base of the ring. She repeats this step with the other ring.
- The next step will be to join the washer with the hook to hold the earring. Then close it with the pliers so that all the pieces of the earring are well attached.
- Finally, if you want to give the earring a more ornamental touch, you can always put an adhesive decoration such as a small pearl at one end of it.
- And ready! Thus you will have managed to finish your original earrings with folded tin rings. As you can see, the difficulty level of this craft is low, which makes it very suitable for beginners.
How to make earrings with colored can rings
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Materials to make this craft
As in the rest of crafts of this type, to create the following model you will need some square rings from soda cans.
The other materials that you will need to get to make this design are practically the same as in the previous crafts: two earring hooks, four washers, colored nail lacquer, an awl and round nose pliers.
Steps to make earrings with colored tin rings
- Grab the rings from the can and pull them out to make this earring design.
- The next step is to use the nail lacquer of the color that you like the most to paint both rings. Let them dry.
- Next, use the to poke a tiny hole at the bottom of each ring.
- Later, take the washers and carefully open them using pliers to put them in the little hole that you previously made in the base of the ring. Do this step with the remaining ring as well.
- Then join the washer with the earring hook and close it with the pliers for a total hold.
- As you can see, in a few steps you will have finished this pair of earrings with a simple design that you can use with your most original and colorful outfits. Do not hesitate and try to make them!
These are just some models that you can put into practice but there are many more. The limit is your imagination. Although they may seem complicated, in reality they are not. You will see that by trying it you will be able to make these beautiful crafts and show them off on the most special occasions. Plus you will be recycling and helping the planet!
If you decide to create these earrings with can rings, what model would you most like to make first? Will they be for you or will you create them to give to someone else? Feel free to share with us your impressions and comments in the box below the post.