Here’s how to combine pearls and plastic to make some amazing earrings!

Pearls and plastic are a surprisingly awesome combination. I’ve been making lots of different variations. Here’s one way you can make your own pair of pearl earrings using some kitsch plastic beads. Contains affiliate links.

You will need the following tools and materials to make your pearl earrings:

1: Pliers. You’ll need your round nose pliers and flat nose pliers.

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2: Two long head pins.

3: Two small head pins.

4: Two flat bed earring posts and earring backs.

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5: Araldite glue.

6: A skewer.

7: A scrap piece of paper.

8: Two freshwater pearl beads.

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9: An assortment of plastic beads (make sure you have two of each so your earrings match). I used these gold heart beads, small white heart beads and two glass yellow e-beads.

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Follow these steps to make your pearl earrings:

1: Add the beads to each of the head pins.

2: Bend each pin to form a right angle and then form a loop to secure the beads in place using the round nose pliers.

3: Add the pearl beads to the small head pins.

4: Create a loop at the end of each pearl pin using the round nose pliers.

5: Attach the pearl charms to the loops at the bottom of each plastic charm pin.

6: Squeeze out the Araldite in equal parts and mix with a skewer.

7: Add the glue to the earrings and the backs of the large hearts.

8: Place the earrings onto the heart beads and set aside to dry.

Once your earrings are dry they’re ready to wear!

Here are some other pearl and plastic earrings I have made for some extra inspiration.