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5 DIY Jewelry Ideas to Try Today

Are you looking for statement pieces of jewelry? Why don’t you try these DIY jewelry-making ideas today for unique and fabulous jewelry.

23/06/2022

 

 

 

Jewelry is a great way to accentuate your look. They give a flattering effect to the body parts on which they are worn. They come in many forms, such as earrings, necklaces, watches, and bracelets.

Did you know that you can make your jewelry at home? Many jewelry businesses were started right from home. Making an exquisite piece of jewelry is not as easy. You will need creativity and patience. In this article, you will learn easy jewelry-making ideas that are beginner-friendly.

 

How to Make Your Own Jewelry at Home

 

  1. Determine the type of jewelry you want to make, whether it's a necklace, earrings, or bracelet.
  2. Search for inspiration. Pinterest is a hub of creativity, so hop on and research to see the design that captures your eyes.
  3. Design your piece. Take your inspiration and design a great piece of jewelry.
  4. Acquire tools and materials. After designing, purchase the materials and tools you need to bring your design to life.
  5. Set up your workspace. It can be in your sitting room, home office, or garage.
  6. Start making!

 

Materials Used in Making DIY Jewelry

Many materials can be used to make jewelry, but this boils down to personal preference and budget. The most common jewelry-making materials are beads, leather, pearls, stones, metal, and resin.

 

1. Resin Mold

Resin is a fabulous jewelry making-material, giving you a clear piece of tough and highly durable jewelry. If you want to make jewelry using resin, here is a Resin mold-making tutorial for beginners.

 

Items needed

 

  • ● Resin mold putty
  • ● Original item to be replicated
  • ● Razor blade
  • ● Timer

 

Instructions.

 

  1. Take a sufficient amount of the mold putty, roll it then flatten it.
  2. Mold the putty around your original piece
  3. Let it sit for an hour to harden
  4. When fully cured, use a razor blade to cut the extra material of the mold off.
  5. Carefully remove the original piece, and ta-da! A beautiful replica is brought to life.

 

2. Bead Bracelets

Bead bracelets are hands down one of the easiest jewelry to make. Schools teach this skill to their students during art class. Beads come in different shapes, sizes, and colors making it more popular.

 

Items needed

 

  • ● Scissors
  • ● Beads
  • ● Bead wire
  • ● Super glue, tape or binder glue.

 

Instructions

 

  1. Measure your wrist length and cut the beading wire a little longer
  2. Stretch the elastic wire to prevent it from stretching out during beading, creating gaps
  3. Fold some tap on one end of the elastic wire
  4. Put the beads directly onto the string by holding them close to the end and slipping them on.
  5. Keep adding the beads until you obtain your desired length
  6. Take the tape off, tie a square knot
  7. Slide the knot under one of the adjacent beads
  8.  put some glue on top of the knot to seal it and wait for it to dry.

 

3. Leather Earrings

Jewelers prefer leather earrings as they are lightweight and can be formed into complex shapes. They are, however, susceptible to curling if not well made and stored.

 

Items needed

 

  • ● Faux leathers
  • ● Earring hooks
  • ● Jump rings
  • ● Pencil
  • ● Scissors
  • ● Jewelry pliers
  • ● Needle

 

Instructions

 

  1. Trace the template pattern you want. The best way to trace the pattern is on the backside of the faux leather pieces, as it is easier and smoother to trace.
  2. Using scissors, cut out the traced patterns from the selected leather pieces and cut out the edges nicely and smoothly.
  3. Using a sharp needle, poke a hole adjacent to the top pointy end of the leather cutout. Afterwards, grab the remaining leather cutouts and poke holes near their edges.
  4. Take a jump ring and insert it through the hole of the leather cutout.
  5. Attach all patterns, arranging them nicely
  6. Attach the earring hook to the jump ring and use flat nose pliers to close the jump ring tightly.

 

4. Wooden Earrings

Wood earrings can be very messy as they produce a lot of sawdust. To come up with a good wooden earring, use Cricut wood veneer. They do not produce a lot of mess and produce intricate designs.

 

Items Needed

 

  • ● Cricut wood veneer
  • ● Deep point blade
  • ● Grip mat
  • ● Painters tape
  • ● Pencil
  • ● Kraft/ card stock
  • ● Glue
  • ● Cricut
  • ● Gloves and mask

 

Instructions

 

  1. Tape down your wood veneer on the edge of your workbench with a painter's tape
  2. Cut the earring using a deep point blade, and ensure that you have sketched your design on the wood. This will help you get the exact design cut out of the wood.
  3. Dig them out using nose tweezers
  4. Remember to wear gloves to protect your hands and a mask to avoid inhaling sawdust.

 

5. Knot Necklace

Using ropes and cords is a great idea for making jewelry from recycled material at home. And the best material to make a necklace.

 

Items needed

 

  • ● Twisted cotton rope
  • ● Thin faux suede cord
  • ● Scotch tape
  • ● Hot glue gun

 

Instructions

 

  1. Cut the rope into four pieces of 40-inch length.
  2. Take two pieces and make a large loop to look like a fish, laying it flat on the table. Do the same to the other two pieces and lay them facing each other.
  3. Move the left loop over the right loop, lining them up so that the place the ropes cross is the center of the other rope.
  4. Weave the rope together so that each strap follows an over-under pattern
  5. Once the rope is woven, pull the ends to tighten the knot by pulling the top ends on the right and left a few inches, then pulling the bottom ends. Do not pull too much; remember to keep the ends the same length.
  6. Lay out the knot and form tails into a circle to make the necklace
  7. Hot glue the ends together and remove the scotch tape
  8. Wrap the suede string on the rope until the seam is hidden. Wrap each strand separately.

 

Now that you have made your DIY pieces of jewelry, make sure to get a jewelry holder to keep them in tiptop condition.

 

Final Thoughts

Do you love jewelry but don't have the finances to spare for a purchase? Don't worry; you can make jewelry at home using beads, resin mold, leather, or wood.

They are cheap to make, and they make great statement pieces. The jewelry is unique, and the chances of finding someone with the same piece are rare. They also make for great gifts.

Have you ever tried making some jewelry of your own? How did that go? What is the best advice you would give to a DIY jewelry beginner on how to make your own jewelry at home?

 

 

 

 

 

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