Q&A for How to Make Pearl Earrings

It will hurt more, and be more uncomfortable. They're also harder to bend, so it is best if you do not use paper clips.

Yes. Those are a lot cheaper and still very pretty. Fake pearls come in stands in oodles of metallic colors (or you can just stick with the classic white or cream).

You can make your own earring wires out of plain wire instead of buying them pre-made, but it's best to just use something made of metal, like a paper clip.

On one side, there's a line of metal that is at a slant. The slant curves slightly upwards, almost straight, at the end (the back of your ear). On the other side of the slant is a half circle shape, which drops down into a loop you can attach the pearls to with a jump ring (or directly when you're making the head pin loop). You can look up "French hook earring wires" on Google if you want to see pictures.