Sunday, March 4, 2012

How to Make V-Shaped Earring Wires

Hand pearl beads from the earrings for an iridescent accessory.You can create your own V-shaped earrings for a fashion accessory that stands out from the store-bought variety. You can make inverted V-shaped earrings for a simple beginner’s project, or put your craft skills to the test with a flamboyant pai...

How to Make Earrings That Look Like Cupcakes

A casual pair of earrings doesn't have to be boring. Whimsical miniatures, like cupcakes, make for eye-catching jewelry pieces that look good enough to eat while bringing a dash of color to your ensemble. Create your own cupcake earrings using polyme...

Saturday, March 3, 2012

How to Make Vintage-Like Earrings

Find a necklace with pieces that either evokes an era, or is classic enough to fall under any era.A good way to make a pair of earrings that appear to be old-fashioned is to make use of other vintage jewelry pieces. You can find necklaces and brooches of all styles at thrift stores, or online. Look for necklaces with beads that move a little on t...

How to Make Tiger Ears Out of Felt

When making a tiger costume for a child while on a budget, you can easily make accessories such as the tail and ears out of simple craft supplies such as felt, fake fur and glue. You can use a template to get the proper shape of the tiger ears, or dr...

How to Get Oily Ear Drops Off of a Dog's Fur

After applying oily ear drops, clean your dog's fur of the residue.If your dog suffers from an ear infection or infestation with parasites, your veterinarian may prescribe antibacterial, insecticidal or antifungal ear drops to use in your dog's ears. Many of these ear drops contain oils as the carrier agent for the...

Friday, March 2, 2012

How to Carve Wooden Earrings

The warmth and character of wood makes it a good choice for earrings. The steps for carving wooden earrings are basically the same as for carving other items, but on a smaller scale. Earrings can be carved from a single piece of wood or different typ...

How to Make Earrings With Spacers

Pair the spacers with beads or use only spacers to create your earrings.Jewelry spacers are less noticeable than the other components of earrings and bracelets and they are typically placed at the bottom of earrings or between beads. However, you can use solely spacers to create a unique design for a pair of dangle earri...

How to Make an Earring Hook With a Ball Headpin

If you have ball headpins and are in the need of an earring wire, you can make a hook-style earring wire using just the headpin and some basic tools. A handmade earring hook is an easy, inexpensive way to make earring wires for your handmade jewelry...

Thursday, March 1, 2012

How to Knit Monkey Ears

A pair of knitted monkey ears can be great inspiration for imaginary play.A pair of knitted monkey ears makes a fun kids' dress-up item, a great start to a Halloween costume or a whimsical addition to a hat or hood. Kids love to pretend, and they especially love to pretend they are animals. A simple pair of ears can be an...

How to: Homemade Swashplates for RCs

The swashplate is an essential part for a remote controlled helicopter, as it helps the user control the helicopter’s roll and pitch. This part fits over the RC helicopter’s main rotor shaft and connects to the cyclic and collective contr...

How to Crochet a Headband With Ears

Crochet projects begin with a slip knot and chain stitches.A headband with ears makes an inventive gift. It can be a quirky accessory for a friend, a dress-up item for a child or the finishing touch to an animal costume for Halloween or a costume party. Crocheting a headband is a quick project that does not...