Project: Hit the nail on the head
Glass nails make fun, stylish earrings
by Naomi Fujimoto
Published: July 22, 2010
Robert Jennik's silver-colored glass nails are so lifelike, they nabbed him second place in the Lampwork Glass category of Bead and Button's Bead Dreams competition. I love the clear versions he makes, too. With their twists and bends, they're geometric and lightweight — perfect for summer accessorizing.
Supplies
• 2 glass nails
• 2 11–15 mm jump rings
• 2 4–5 mm soldered jump rings
• pair of earring wires
• 2 pairs of pliers
• hammer
• bench block or anvil
Glass nails from Robert Jennik, robertjennik.com.
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Step 1
On a bench block or anvil, hammer each side of a soldered jump ring.
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Step 2
Open an 11–15 mm jump ring (Basics). Attach a nail and the soldered jump ring. Close the jump ring.
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Step 3
Open the loop of an earring wire (Basics). Attach the dangle and close the loop. Make a second earring.
Contact Naomi at nfujimoto@beadstylemag.com.
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