What it does
An ear form is a shaped ear that earrings are hung on, so a drop hangs at its real angle and a stud sits where it will actually sit. A pair on a flat card tells a customer almost nothing about how they will look.
Leatherette on a ear form, specifically
A post will not pass through leatherette. An ear form here carries a fabric-faced lobe with leatherette on the rest — a two-material build that has to be planned at drawing stage, not added later.
Getting the proportion right
The lobe has to be pierceable or pre-holed, and the thickness matters — a form thicker than an ear holds a post at the wrong angle and a drop hangs away from the face.
How leatherette is applied to a display form
Leatherette is wrapped and its edges are turned under, so every visible edge is a folded edge rather than a cut one. It will not stretch far, so a tight compound curve is built up in sections with the joins placed where they face away from the customer.
Where it is used
Earring counters and windows, particularly for drops and statement pieces where the hang is the whole point.
Leatherette under case lighting
It has a slight sheen, so a strong spot will show a highlight along the top of a riser. That is usually flattering on a plain block and unflattering on a curved bust, which is worth knowing before you specify it.
The mistake to avoid
Forms in a hard material cannot take a post at all, so the lobe has to be a faced soft insert. That is an easy detail to leave off a drawing and an obvious one on the sample.
Why leatherette
Leatherette display gives a harder, more architectural line than fabric. The grain catches light along an edge, which defines the shape of a riser or a tray.
Wipes clean, which is why it suits trays that go on a counter and come back.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Height and footprint | The lobe has to be pierceable or pre-holed, and the thickness matters — a form thicker than an ear holds a post at the wrong angle and a drop hangs away from the face. |
| Leatherette colour | Matched to a Pantone reference or a swatch |
| Leatherette on this form | A post will not pass through leatherette. |
Frequently asked questions
Can ear forms be made in our brand colour?
Yes — the leatherette is matched to a Pantone reference or a physical swatch, and confirmed on a sample.
What sizes do ear forms come in?
They are made to your dimensions. The lobe has to be pierceable or pre-holed, and the thickness matters — a form thicker than an ear holds a post at the wrong angle and a drop hangs away from the face.
Is leatherette a good choice for a ear form?
A post will not pass through leatherette. An ear form here carries a fabric-faced lobe with leatherette on the rest — a two-material build that has to be planned at drawing stage, not added later.
What goes wrong most often with ear forms?
Forms in a hard material cannot take a post at all, so the lobe has to be a faced soft insert. That is an easy detail to leave off a drawing and an obvious one on the sample.
Can ear forms be made to match our boxes?
Yes — the same leatherette and the same colour across boxes and display, ordered in one run.
Specify your ear forms
Tell us your case or window height, what the ear forms have to show, and your brand colour. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.