Normally, when I think of earrings that don't dangle, I think of post earrings. But what I was trying to create are earrings that don't hang far off the ear like a normal french hook does. The problem that I hear from some of my friends is that they say their earring holes look like they are stretched out when they wear earrings that dangle - even when the earrings are fairly light. I guess just the motion puts pressure on the lobe and makes it look like the hole is stretched out a bit. If you are younger than 40, just realize that this is a problem that comes with age. : )
I was also trying to make some subtle modifications to the herringbone drop that I posted a tutorial to earlier in the week. Specifically, I wanted
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What should these earrings that are a combination of post and hook be called? Pooks?
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Saw your post! Nice earrings Lisa, I like that idea with the hook.
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Jackie
love your "pooks".WOuld greatly enjoy making if you share the directions :)
ReplyDeleteLove your Pooks, too. I like the plain bead at the top, but I also seem to want to wrap everything. I am just a hobbyist, and I don't practice enough, but I love doing it, so I usually end up wearing what I make even when they are flawed. Love your discipline.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments on my 'Pooks'. I have come up with another design that I think is going to really take them to the next level. I hope I have time this weekend to play! I will try to post instructions but I don't think I have the discipline to make a 'real' tutorial yet.
ReplyDeleteWould love instructions for these "Pooks."
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