10 Uses for Pantyhose: Fan Earrings

The second entry in the “10 Uses for Pantyhose” series (see the first one here) uses little bitty scraps to make some lightweight yet heavy impact fan shaped earrings.

You will need:

22 gauge copper wire

wire cutters

flat-nosed pliers

1 pair simple ear wires

2 4-inchX 8 inch rectanglish shapes cut from a pair of pantyhose

1. Begin with one of the fabric shapes, and fan-fold the entire piece.

2. Pinching the fan shape to maintain its shape, place it on top of the copper wire.

3. Wrap the wire around the top of the fan three times, then create a small loop at the top; continue to wrap the copper wire around, securing the loop in place. Snip off the end of the wire, and flatten any scary/pointy/sticking-out part with the flat nosed pliers.

4. Use the pliers to bend the ear wire open.

5.  Place the loop of the earring on the open ear wire; use the pliers to re-close the ear wire.

6. Repeat steps 1-5 to create the second ear. Put them on and bask in the warm glow of creative reuse.