Make Your Own Earrings: {Free Craft Projects & Tutorials}

Posted By Tipnut On July 27, 2011 @ 11:50 am In Crafty Ideas | 1 Comment

Last week I published a collection of bracelet ^[1] and necklace ^[2] tutorials, here’s the latest addition highlight ideas for making your own jewelry…earrings! You’ll find a dozen free tutorials using a variety of crafting techniques and materials. If you’re looking for wire & bead ideas, see this project collection ^[3] which has a nice selection of earrings to make. This list is pretty small by Tipnut standards but I expect it to grow over time as I find new goodies. Have fun!

ohsohappytogether.blogspot.com

Knotted, Trimmed, Crocheted, and Wrapped ^[4]: Hoop earrings are covered with knotted thread, or crocheted yarn, or hot glued with decorative trim or wrapped in fabric.

Leather & Scraps ^[5]: Two layers of fabric in desired shape are glued together then framed with 20-gauge wire. Tutorial via free pdf download.

larkcrafts.com

ohsohappytogether.blogspot.com

Fabric Flowers ^[6]: A dozen dime-sized fabric circles are hand stitched together to make a flower, bead added for the center.

Charming Clay Flowers ^[7]: Make pretty earring or a brooch with this easy project.

ohsohappytogether.blogspot.com

indiespotting.com

Paper Pinwheels ^[8]: These are made with scrapbook paper, Mod Podge, jump rings, fish hook earrings and glass beads.

Painted Chevron ^[9]: Transform tired, old earring with a bit of acrylic paint, vinyl in a zig zag pattern and glaze to bring them to a shine.

craftomaniac.blogspot.com

thecupcakediary.blogspot.com

Lace ^[10]: A jump ring, eye pin and bead is added to an applique or design cut from lace or embroidered trim that has a well defined pattern.

Paperclips ^[11]: Paperclips are shaped into triangles then wrapped with pretty string, earring hooks added so they can be worn.

evie-s.com

warmfuzzies.typepad.com

Lacey Crochet ^[12]: Free pattern, made with 6-strand cotton embroidery floss, size 6 crochet hook, silver earring hooks and starch spray.

How To Make Earrings Out Of Buttons ^[13]: Do you have a pair of buttons that are so nice you’d like to wear them as earrings? Here’s how.

piebirds.org

craftzine.com

Beaded Tassels ^[14]: Seed beads are strung on a few lengths of string then topped off with conical beads, findings and spacers.

Fabric Covered Buttons ^[15]: Match an outfit perfectly! Made with button blanks, fabric scraps, glue and earring posts.

rebekahgough.blogspot.com

inhonorofdesign.blogspot.ca

Holiday Tassels ^[16]: Materials needed are earwire hooks, a couple beads and 2″ upholstery tassels.

Patinaed Filigree ^[17]: Filligree medallions are painted (acrylic) in your choice of colors, sealed with clear spray paint and lever back hooks attached.

thecraftedsparrow.blogspot.ca

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[1] bracelet: http://tipnut.com/bracelets-bangles/

[2] necklace: http://tipnut.com/necklaces-crafts/

[3] this project collection: http://tipnut.com/jewelry-making/

[4] Knotted, Trimmed, Crocheted, and Wrapped: http://www.happytogethercreates.com/2010/05/knotted-trimmed-crocheted-and-wrapped.html

[5] Leather & Scraps: http://www.larkcrafts.com/jewelry-beading/stitched-jewels/

[6] Fabric Flowers: http://www.happytogethercreates.com/2009/08/todays-tutorial-fabric-flower-earrings.html

[7] Charming Clay Flowers: http://www.happytogethercreates.com/2011/05/charming-clay-flowers-tutorial.html

[8] Paper Pinwheels: http://www.zestdigitalmag.com/blog/crafts-decor/diy-pinwheel-earrings.php

[9] Painted Chevron: http://www.craft-o-maniac.com/2011/05/com-fashion-friday-painted-chevron.html

[10] Lace: http://thecupcakediary.blogspot.com/2008/11/diy-lace-earrings.html

[11] Paperclips: http://evie-s.com/news/2011/02/10/art-from-everyday-objects-paperclips-string/

[12] Lacey Crochet: http://warmfuzzies.typepad.com/warmfuzzies/2006/11/blue_crochet_ea.html

[13] How To Make Earrings Out Of Buttons: http://www.piebirds.org/2011/04/how-to-make-earrings-out-of-buttons.html

[14] Beaded Tassels: http://blog.makezine.com/craft/how-to_tassel_earrings/

[15] Fabric Covered Buttons: http://rebekahgough.blogspot.com/2011/01/make-something-monday-fabric-button.html

[16] Holiday Tassels: http://inhonorofdesign.blogspot.ca/2011/12/diy-holiday-tassel-earrings.html

[17] Patinaed Filigree: http://thecraftedsparrow.blogspot.ca/2012/05/diy-patinaed-filigree-earrings.html

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