Turning Hook Earrings into Post Earrings

Adding some post attachments with Super glue gel makes an easy transition.

[MattsCrazyArt]

If you are making the transition to post earrings for a customer on the spot, you don't need to make them wait 10 minutes for the glue to dry. Just make sure the glue is thin and pressed tight, let them sit for 30 seconds, then put them in a bag or box that is partly open to let them finish drying and tell the customer not to wear them for about 30 minutes to be safe and also to keep the bag or box partly open.

Also, you can glue a small cabochon stone onto the front side with the same super glue to add more beauty.

[missnancylee]

When I've done craft shows, there's always people who want something changed, mostly ladies want "clips" instead of anything pierced. For those wanting posts, I use the kind that have a round "ball" and has it's own loop to attach to the earring, just like the hooks do. No messing with glue or anything.

You know how the hooks usually have a loop that is perpendicular to the piece, and you can bend it to open then close to attach your whatever. The ball studs (that's what they're usually called) have an attached loop too, but it is usually parallel to the piece, and it's all closed up and can't be opened. You only need some jump rings to attach them to the earrings. Easy peasy, snip-dingles and you are done.

The studs come in different colors and sizes. I usually have 3mm and 4mm studs in silver and gold tones on hand. I've never made much stuff in copper and brass, only necklaces. The brass and copper studs may cost a bit more, but not so much that it's worth losing a sale over. Hope this helps somebody. Tootles.

[moreee-gomoreee-go]

Thank you. ....very much. ....from Syria. ...

[annshorey]

Mine has a little ball and I can't get them.off the earring so I can put post on

[annshorey]

I only need post for 1 set of earrings where can I get 1 set