Step 1: Materials and Tools

Things you will need :

bike inner tube

beads

2 head pins

2 ear wires

Tools :

scissors

zig zag scissors

round-nose pliers

flat-nose pliers

side-cutter pliers

Step 2: Preparation

Split inner tube and wash off the white powder

Cut the tube with zig zag scissors into the lenght you want your earrings to be

The ones shown above are approx. 20 cm x 0,5 cm

Step 3: Assembly

Make a small hole in the part of the tube and put it through the head pin. Repeat this and make 3 circles or more.

Step 4: Insert Beads

Put the beads on the head pin

Step 5: Close the Head Pin

Make a loop with the round-nose pliers on the top of the head pin, to close the earring.

Cut off the excess metal with side-cutter pliers.

Step 6: Attach the Ear Wire

Use the round-nose pliers to open up the ear wire and attach it to the loop of the head pin

Repeat all the steps for the second earring.

Step 7:

Finally your inner tube earings are complete !

Step 8:

Using bike tubes to make jewelry is a fun way to upcycle. The rubber of a bike tire is an easy and versatile medium to use, so thank you for reading, be creative and have fun !

Introduction: Bike Inner Tube Earrings