DIY leather earrings

Retail outlets sell a variety of accessories in abundance, but you don’t like any of them? Do you want something special, exclusive, with a twist? You will become the owner of unique jewelry in the form of earrings by reading this article. We offer three master classes on making them from leather with your own hands, which are accessible even to those who have no experience in needlework.

What kind of leather can earrings be made from?

Such a thing can be created from unnecessary items that are out of fashion or fairly worn. For example, bags, belts, gloves made of natural or artificial materials. Leather, suede, and velor are better suited for this purpose; they look more elegant and more expensive than leatherettes.

Tools you'll need

To produce any earrings you will need a standard set of accessories:

• skin flaps;
• scissors;
• awl;
• round nose pliers;
• heat gun or superglue in a tube with spot application;
• lighter;
• tweezers;
• accessories;
• paper and pencil;
• ear wires.

For those who don't know what it is earrings are pendant elements in the form of a hook that are inserted into the hole of the earlobe. Sold in stores selling handicrafts and accessories.

How to make earrings - step by step instructions

If the above items are available, add an irresistible desire to create and a great mood. Because inspiration is the key to success in making our jewelry.

From leaves

This is the simplest method, on the basis of which, as you gain experience, you can create more complex and interesting models:

1. The size of the parts depends on the size of the flap. Based on these parameters, draw a leaf on paper.
2. Cut out the template and trace it with a pencil on the wrong side of the leather. You will need 2 of these blanks. In the case when the core is already frayed and dirty, make 4 parts. They will have to be glued together so that the decoration has a neat appearance. Important! Don't forget that the second drawing should have a mirror image.
3. Cut thin fringe along the edges. If there are 4 leaves, first connect them with glue.
4. The next step is to decorate the leaves. You can make veins from a chain.
5. Place “dew drops” of small transparent beads, large beads, and rhinestones.
6. Attach mini-patches with ladybugs or other bugs or butterflies.
7. A wonderful option with embroidery and guipure ribbon in the shape of bows.
8. We pierce a hole in the upper part with an awl. We insert the earring ring into it. We try it on and are proud of the achieved result.

Made from leather and fur

The combination of these two materials is simply amazing. They get along well in any product, and are simply amazing in accessories. Even in a modest way they will produce an impressive effect.

This option is a little more complicated than the first.But if you are not afraid of difficulties, then watch another master class. The described blank is basic; it will be possible to form not only earrings, but also other jewelry.:

1. We draw, as in the last lesson, a pattern of the planned flower from paper. Trace on the wrong side of the leather and cut out.
2. To give it shape, add volume to it. Dilute one part PVA glue in two parts water and generously lubricate the surface.
3. We squeeze, simultaneously forming the desired bends and bulges. After the solution dries, the glue will not be noticeable.
4. From thicker leather we prepare stamens, at the ends of which we attach black beads. Sew in the center of the flower.
5. On top we make a middle from fur or beads.

If your imagination doesn’t limit itself to this, complement the flowers with pompoms or mink leaves.

With rivets

To make them we will need:

• belt with rivets arranged in the form of a figure or ornament;
• wire cutters and pliers;
• chain, preferably its color matches the metal;
• Super glue;
• scissors;
• beads;
• heat gun;
• ear wires;
• jewelry pins.

If you don’t have such a belt, but have accessories for fastening rivets, you can install them yourself. When we have received a suitable design, we cut it out completely without allowances. Further:

• Using a heat gun, we paste a chain along the contour, the remainder of which is removed with wire cutters.
• We pierce a hole for a jewelry pin, onto which we string a couple of beads.
• We fix it to our workpiece with superglue.
• We insert the wire into the pin and admire the resulting creation.

Such decorations have always been at the peak of popularity. They will successfully emphasize your originality and excellent aesthetic taste.And their cost will significantly save the budget, since the creation of this original item will require minimal expenses.

Among the decorated elements, not only earrings, but also bracelets, brooches, and pendants will look very impressive. Add them to your favorite handbag, secure the ends of a stole or neckerchief. A from lovers of handmade products who received such an item as a gift, you will hear the most sincere gratitude.