While I was New Mexico last November (2009) I stumbled across some really cute 1950's earrings. I have done this before, turned the clip on's into regular earrings. If you have never done this before---do it! It is one of the best ways to make some really fun, interesting, cheap earrings. These ones cost me .50 cents and maybe .50 cents to turn them into pierced earrings (of course this is if you have the stuff on hand---if you don't you will spend maybe $5-$8 buying the glue and backs (maybe less)---FYI Beverly's usually sends out a flyer and you can get 40% off one item---it is not much but it helps or go to Beverly's website---if you have Michael's nearby, lucky you---all we have around here is Beverly's).
Here's what you'll need:
Vintage clip on earrings (you can find these anywhere!)
These are the ones I found in New Mexico.
Jewelry pliers
Jewelry glue (super glue works, too)
Earring backs (you can get post or the fish hook kind---depends on earrings and what you want)
Instructions:
Take the clip on backs off gently with the jewelry pliers.
Then glue on the new backs
Let dry for a couple hours to be sure you have a good stick.
Then wear them...
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