Earrings

Earrings are funny things. My mother did not have pierced ears, yet did not feel ‘dressed’ without a pair of earrings. I can imagine the discomfort for the sake of fashion!
I wanted my ears pierced forever…when I was in my late teens a physician friend of my uncle did the deed with a needle. I was the proud recipient of approved self-mutilation. Never had a problem. For many years I wore fabulous earrings, long ones, short ones, fat ones, etc. Now I have a tiny pair of gold and diamond continuous loops. Barely visible. Only take them out for MRI’s and surgery! I’ve worn them for 20+ years.
Why put this babble on my blog you ask.
Denise Peck, the editor of Step by Step Wire Jewelry has authored a new release on just earrings. I am amazed at the ingenuity of the connections and findings. While I may not make a single pair of earrings, the design possibilities presented are fine fodder!!
Take a look at ‘Pearl Nests’ on page 119, perfection! (yes, I read my books and magazines back to front) ‘Silver Wheels’ p48, so simple, yet a design element that would translate well to other pieces.
The opening chapters provide wonderful information. This is not a book that intimidates. The descriptions of tools and supplies is as ‘user friendly’ as I have seen. (For some reason I always forget the Sharpie…read the book!)

When I get back to my studio I may have to play with earrings. After all, when a project is finished I have all those orphan bits and pieces earrings would naturally result.

Valerie