https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/retro-pc-hard-drive-earrings-2 • Posted by ZanyDays
A very simple use for some old junk. These are a little heavy on the ears, but they won't rip them because I made the cork gauges to be very sturdy and supporting.
A very simple use for some old junk. These are a little heavy on the ears, but they won't rip them because I made the cork gauges to be very sturdy and supporting.
Acquire some old hard drive discs. These we in a friends storage unit and I was pretty sure he wasn't going to use them!
Acquire the correct gauge for your hole. My front gauges are a size 0, so I used one of my own to judge the right drill bit size.
I had to place the butt of the drill against my inner thigh for support, and I pushed down on the drill gently with my left hand while I drilled with my right to prevent slipping.
Success! Nice, clean drilled holes in just the right spot!
Next, I paired these hard drive earrings with my hand made 0 gauge cork plugs. I used rubber stoppers on the outside (as you can see).
The cork plugs that are paired with these hoops are wider at the back so that they literally can't come out with these earrings on.