From July 9, 2014-August 29, 2014, I will design a pair of earrings and post pictures of them here, on Twitter (@soulgluecrafts), and on Instagram (soulgluecrafts). On September 1, all pairs of earrings will be for sale in my Etsy shop.
august 29, 2014
inspiration: swim, swim
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| These earrings feature decorative paper with a goldfish design that has been cut and adhered to copper plates via glossy Mod Podge. The plates hang in front of repurposed white shell earrings that have a metallic rim. Silver-plated stainless steel jump rings hold the two pieces together. The ear wires are silver-plated stainless steel. This pair measures approximately 2.5 inches in length. |
august 28, 2014
inspiration: ponder
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| These earrings feature sage green plastic beads that hang from non-tarnishing, gold-plated craft wire loops. The ear wires are gold-plated stainless steel. This pair measures approximately 1 3/4 inches in length. |
august 27, 2014
inspiration: light
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| These earrings feature tinted pink and tan round bone beads that appear to have a leopard print on them. Tiny brass bells hang below each bead via non-tarnishing gold-plated craft wire. The ear wires are gold-plated stainless steel. This pair measures approximately 1.5 inches in length. |
august 26, 2014
inspiration: learn
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| These earrings feature vintage textured gold-plated hoops that appear mildly tarnished with age. Plastic turquoise seed beads have been strung via non-tarnishing gold-plated craft wire inside each of the hoops. The ear wires are gold-plated stainless steel. This pair measures approximately 2 inches in length. |
august 25, 2014
inspiration: it's electric!
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| These earrings feature electric green crackled glass beads, which have been strung on non-tarnishing gold-plated craft wire. The gold-plated findings from which the beads hang were created from a vintage belt. The ear wires are gold-plated stainless steel. This pair measures approximately 1 3/4 inches in length. |
august 24, 2014
inspiration: seeds of love
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| These earrings feature crackled tan and black bone beads that hang beneath white and brown bone saucers. The findings were taken from a vintage bracelet. The ear wires are gold-plated stainless steel. This pair measures approximately 1 3/4 inches in length. |
august 23, 2014
inspiration: progress
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| These earrings feature gold-plated craft wire that has been bent into the shape of a fish skeleton. The ear wires are gold-plated stainless steel. This pair measures approximately 1.5 inches in length. |
august 22, 2014
inspiration: hugs
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| These earrings feature green sea glass wrapped in gold-plated craft wire. The pieces of sea glass were found on a beach in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, during an anniversary trip with my husband. They hang from surgical steel kidney-shaped hoops. This pair measures approximately 2.5 inches in length. |
august 21, 2014
inspiration: share
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| These earrings feature gray marble flat round beads that hang from silver-plated craft wire. Dark green serpentine balls rest in contrast against the marble rounds. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 1.5 inches in length. |
august 20, 2014
inspiration: peaches and cream
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These earrings feature peach-colored quartz drops, which hang via gold-plated craft wire from orange ceramic beads. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 2 inches in length.
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august 19, 2014
inspiration: collage
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| These earrings feature copper pennies that have had a hole punched through them. The pennies were painted with white acrylic paint that was then partially scrapped off. A glossy glaze seals the paint. The findings and ear wires are stainless steel. This pair measures approximately 1.5 inches in length. |
august 18, 2014
inspiration: wait
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| These earrings feature amethyst drops, which hang from silver-plated chain. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 1 3/4 inches in length. |
august 17, 2014
inspiration: forty
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| These earrings feature gray striped metal discs that have a slight crease. The discs were formerly costume jewelry earrings that were attached to stud posts. I removed the posts and punched a hole through each piece. The discs hang from white enamel links that were taken from a vintage necklace. Both the links and the discs appear weathered. The ear wires are stainless steal. This pair measures approximately 2 1/4 inches in length. |
august 16, 2014
inspiration: arrive
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| These earrings feature narrow brass beads, strung on gold-plated non-tarnishing craft wire. Teal plastic beads emerge from the brass, ending at gold-plated stainless steel ear wires. This pair measures approximately 2 1/4 inches in length. |
august 15, 2014
inspiration: new toy
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| These earrings feature metal ovals with circular indentations that have been covered with paper on front and back from an old grammar textbook. Originally costume jewelry, the ovals were formerly attached to stud posts that have since been removed. A hole was punched through the ovals in order to make them into dangle earrings. The paper on the ovals has been glazed with glossy Mod Podge, and a circular accent piece of vellum has been added to highlight the circular indentations. The ear wires are stainless steel. These earrings measure approximately 2.5 inches in length. |
august 14, 2014
inspiration: ahead
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| These earrings feature green marble ovals, which hang on silver-plated craft wire. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 1 3/4 inches in length. |
august 13, 2014
inspiration: hang in
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| These earrings feature turquoise and rust porcelain beads. Rust and turquoise glass drops are strung above the porcelain beads via gold-plated craft wire. The ear wires are stainless steel. This pair measures approximately 1 3/4 inches in length. |
august 12, 2014
inspiration: play
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| These earrings feature bone beads that appear cracked. Teal glass beads separate the bone beads from turquoise spheres. The beads have been strung on silver-plated craft wire. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 2 inches in length. |
august 11, 2014
inspiration: plant
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| These earrings feature dark green serpentine wavy round beads. Delicate tendrils have been painted onto the beads with white acrylic paint. The beads are strung on silver-plated non-tarnishing craft wire. The ear wires are a silver-finished zinc-based alloy. This pair measures approximately 2.5 inches in length. |
august 10, 2014
inspiration: spin
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| These earrings feature black metal blackbird charms, which hang in a silver craft wire hoop. Black and ecru bone beads hang from the hoops. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 2 1/4 inches in length. |
august 9, 2014
inspiration: rest
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| These earrings feature lime green porcelain beads shaped like snail shells. The beads hang from rectangular gold findings taken from a piece of costume jewelry. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 2 1/4 inches in length. |
august 8, 2014
inspiration: it's ok
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| These earrings feature rectangular adventurine stones connected by gold craft wire. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 2 1/4 inches in length. |
august 7, 2014
inspiration: turn
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| These earrings feature black plastic beads, taken from a vintage necklace. The beads hang via silver craft wire in between purple and white glass tubes. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 1 3/4 inches in length. |
august 6, 2014
inspiration: simple
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| These earrings feature round wooden beads with hues of red suspended between steel rings. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 1.5 inches in length. |
august 5, 2014
inspiration: float
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| These earrings feature vintage pewter drops with engraved seagulls. Glass beads, tinted with greens and browns, hang above the drop inside a craft wire hoop. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 2 1/3 inches in length. |
august 4, 2014
inspiration: going
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| These earrings feature shiny onyx chips and brass rings joined together with gold craft wire. The chips and rings hang from kidney shaped surgical steel hoops. This pair measures approximately 2 inches in length. |
august 3, 2014
inspiration: root
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| This pair features white quartz pebbles, which have been wrapped in silver craft wire. Gun metal discs hang from the pebbles. The ear wires are surgical steel. These earrings measure approximately 1 3/4 inches in length. |
august 2, 2014
inspiration: great link
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| These earrings feature stainless steel chains. Wooden beads and tiny silver discs hang in a cluster at the bottom of the chains. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 1.5 inches in length. |
august 1, 2014
inspiration: roar!
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| These earrings feature cork spheres and round wooden beads with black spots. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 1 3/4 inches in length. |
july 31, 2014
inspiration: fancy pants
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| These earrings feature circular green glass beads held between brass spheres. The beads hang from brass findings taken from a vintage necklace. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 2 inches in length. |
july 30, 2014
inspiration: find
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| These earrings feature plastic teal seed beads connected by steel bars, which were taken from a piece of costume jewelry. The strands of beads are joined at the top by weathered silver hoops. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 1.5 inches in length. |
july 29, 2014
inspiration: watch
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| These earrings feature purple and white glass tubes, which hang from silver craft wire. A black metal owl hangs directly above the tubes from surgical steel ear wires. This pair measures approximately 1 3/4 inches in length. |
july 28, 2014
inspiration: STUD
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| Dazzle the Trekkie in your life with these fashionable stud earrings, which feature the alluring face of First Officer William T. Riker of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Riker's devilishly handsome face is highlighted by a simple epoxy dome. Make sure to wear this pair with your favorite Romulan tunic for the perfect Saturday night outing on the Holodeck. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately .5 inches in diameter. |
july 27, 2014
inspiration: rinse repeat
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| These earrings feature 22 gauge silver craft wire bent into the word "yes." Small wooden beads hang above the yeses as embellishment. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 1 2/3 inches in length. |
july 26, 2014
inspiration: hold
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| These earrings feature tiny glass bottles topped with corks, which hang from silver craft wire. Inside of each bottle is a fortune--a bit of wisdom that you can choose to read or leave in the bottle as a secret. Turquoise beads embellish the earrings. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 2 1/8 inches in length. |
july 25, 2014
inspiration: mind
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| These earrings feature tiny wooden clothespins, which hang from silver craft wire. Aquamarine glass beads dangle from the pins. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 2 1/4 inches in length. |
july 24, 2014
inspiration: yes
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| These earrings feature salt dough rounds with the word "yes" stamped into them. The rounds have been lightly painted white and glazed for sheen. They hang from silver craft wire. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 1 3/4 inches in length. |
july 23, 2014
inspiration: bask
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| Theses earrings feature kelly green glass beads, which are in the shape of a bunch of grapes. The grapes are cupped by stainless steel crescents, taken from a necklace that had seen better days. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 2 1/4 inches in length. |
july 22, 2014
inspiration: found
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| These earrings feature hammered gold discs, taken from costume jewelry. The discs hang from royal blue porcelain fans via gold craft wire. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 2 1/2 inches in length. |
july 21, 2014
inspiration: joy
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| These earrings feature brass arcade tokens, which are tarnished with age. Turquoise balls hang atop the tokens from gold craft wire. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 2 1/4 inches in length. |
july 20, 2014
inspiration: bend
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| These earrings feature wooden discs strung between round ceramic orange beads. The beads are connected to an aluminum hoop via silver craft wire. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 2 inches in length. |
july 19, 2014
inspiration: slow down
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| These earrings feature silver craft wire hoops, which hang from rectangular earth-toned stone beads. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 2 3/4 inches in length. |
july 18, 2014
inspiration: ask
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| These earrings feature cloudy light turquoise and white porcelain beads. Brass findings taken from a vintage bracelet dangle from the beads. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 2 1/4 inches in length. |
july 17, 2014
inspiration: luck
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| These earrings feature tiny copper pennies, dangling below blue glass oblong beads. I found the pennies on a costume jewelry necklace that features other types of change, such as quarters. Stacked silver rings top the beads. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 2 1/3 inches in length. |
july 16, 2014
inspiration: fit
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| These earrings feature red and silver drops, which I reclaimed from a second-hand pair discovered in a little thrift shop on Cape Cod. The silver discs and findings were taken from a pair of deconstructed hoops. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 1 3/4 inches in length. |
july 15, 2014
inspiration: true
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| These earrings feature brass links reclaimed from a vintage necklace. The links hang from gold craft wire threaded through turquoise beads. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 2 1/4 inches. |
july 14, 2014
inspiration: calm
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| These earrings feature aquamarine-colored glass beads above gold-finished findings taken from a piece of costume jewelry. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 1.5 inches. |
july 13, 2014
inspiration: match
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| These earrings feature plastic circles, reclaimed from a very '80s set. The circles are wrapped in cotton fabric with hues of orange and yellow. Gold craft wire is wrapped around the top of each circle and connects to a surgical steel ear wire. This pair measures approximately 2 1/8 inches. |
july 12, 2014
inspiration: finish.
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| These earrings feature periwinkle blue porcelain beads, hanging from silver craft wire. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures approximately 1.5 inches in length. |
july 11, 2014
inspiration: into the deep.
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| These earrings feature turquoise and rust marbled stone beads. Attached to them are brass links from a repurposed vintage necklace. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair is approximately 2 1/16 inches in length. |
july 10, 2014
inspiration: where the spirit takes you.
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| This pair features gold-finished fans, reclaimed from a vintage earring set. The fans have engravings of a bird. Above the fans are round wooden beads of tan and black. These earrings can be fanned out to fully show the bird design, or folded in for a more stream-line effect. This pair measures approximately 2 1/3 inches. The ear wires are surgical steel. |
july 9, 2014
inspiration: this way. here we go.
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| These earrings feature repurposed white links from a vintage necklace, which hang inside steel oval rings. The links have a weathered appearance due to age. The ear wires are surgical steel. This pair measures 2 and 1/8 inches. |
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