First- Should the hole be this size or should it be a lot bigger? In other words, should the hole be more a part of the design of the bead? The holes on these are much larger than on a regular bead, but I get the feeling that they could be even larger.
Second- How should these be bailed? Just a jump ring through the hole, or more like these leaf earrings? Doing them like the leaves leads me to the next question.Third- Which way are earrings like this supposed to face? I've always bailed them so that they face the front- parallel to the front of the face. But I have seen earrings that face the side- perpendicular to the face. Which is correct?
Fourth- these are a little bit different in size. One is a bit wider. I'm passing them, but wonder what others think.
I'm open to ideas and suggestions about how to make these babies work!
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well, I'm gonna be a whole lot of help (ie...none). Your winglets look like some leaf earrings I've made before, very similar to your leaf earrings. I had the same questions. Which way should they face? Couldn't decide so I did both. I ended up just using a jump ring to hang them. Both facing front and side sold well so I don't think there is an answer unless it is either. Love the wings! Would like to see what you can do with it if it had a bigger hole! Then they would pair well with your portals
Thanks! Good to know that either way could work.
So first, either front or side is fine. Personally I would wire wrap so the bail is facing forward - you could do it both ways and see which sell first (or best). I will send you a diagram of what i would do. If you use a jump ring, use a LARGE one as a part of the design. And finally, I like the size of these holes, but I would also love to see some that are larger - that was part of what I liked about the pendants.
Thanks Katie! I was thinking of trying a large jump ring. But I'll bet I'll go with a bail of some sort. Looking forward to seeing your diagram!
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