Pencil Eraser as Earring Securer

A clever way to repurpose an everyday item.

Pencil eraser used to secure earringPaul Wicheloe

If the backing for one of your studs goes AWOL, slice off a disk-shaped wedge from an eraser. The earring will stay put, even if your pencil looks denuded.

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