John wrote:
Whatever you are doing, it's wrong. You really, really need to do it
differently.
Good luck!

You don't necessarily have to do anything wrong to end up
wearing a 2/0 Deer Hair Bug as a pierced earring. All it
takes is a little gust of wind. Yet another reason to crimp
down the barbs (and to wear a hat with a brim instead of a
ballcap).

--
Ken Fortenberry