Jewelry Kick

I just whipped up these little beauties for my boss/housemate/friend Erika... she loves big dangly earrings, and I've been dying to try this pattern! I can't wear earrings, unfortunately, they make my ears CRAZY! I tried these on for literally 30 seconds (my holes are still going strong, lol) and my ears hurt all night :(

Anyway, they were supposed to be a quick, cheap, easy project, but due to trial and error on the wire and switching from silver to gold I ended up spending about $25 all together. The upside is I know have enough leftover materials to start an earring FACTORY (sigh) but it's cool! I'll just keep looking around for people who love big crazy earrings! The 30 ga Artistic Wire I used was absolutely lovely to knit with!!

Pattern is Bijouterie, from Knitty

I call them "Cherry & Unicorn" after my magic wand ~ they were my Herbology homework this month!! I love the House Cup so much (Ravelry link)!!!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Comments

[Hermione Bagnold]

Ooooo! I've never tried knitting or crocheting with wire for jewelry...I just may have to give it a go! They look great!

[Magpie49]

If your earrings make your ears go crazy, you may have a metal allergy.

There are a couple three ways around that...
1 - nylon or acrylic plastic fish hooks ::not metal, so won't aggravate a metal allergy::

2 - use hooks made from non-allergenic metal like niobium(best), titanium(also very good) ::don't cause allergic reactions::

3 - a layer of clear nail polish or two. ::the allergic reaction results from metal ions (often nickel from an alloy) migrating from the jewelry to your skin by way of sweat. Nail polish traps the migrating ions before they get to your skin. If a nail polish coating works for you, I recommend removing and reapplying the nail polish every six weeks or so. Also examine the earrings in a good light when you take them off. If the coating shows gaps or wear, clean and reapply.::

If you have a pair of earrings you love, but they make you itch or hurt, you may try this procedure: first clean the surface of the ear wires with alcohol. Let the wires dry. Coat the wire with a thin layer of clear nail polish. Let the wires dry again, thoroughly, like overnight, and give them a second thin coat. Let dry again, and try the earrings.

[Gioiello-icons]

Hi! I was wondering, would it be okay to make jewelry out of your tutorial and sell it? Just curious, the things you make are beautiful! ♥♥♥

Lydia