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Friday, April 26, 2013

DIY Earrings Suzanna Dai-Inspired

I love making my own fashion accessories. This was in fact what encouraged me to start writing my own blogs. At that time, I was making more projects because I had more time than I knew what to do with. Just when I started to write, so did my other activities like zumba, gym and breakfasts and lunches with the ladies. Yeah, I intentionally wrote the exercises first to distract you. It was actually the eating that took top priority and DIY accessories sadly took last place.

What I'm sharing today is something I made almost a year ago inspired by famous jewelry designer Suzanna Dai.When I saw the pair she had on her site, inspiration suddenly struck me. I knew the materials to use were just hidden in the cabinets. So right there and then I gave in to the compulsion to create.








 The beauty of DIY is that you don't have to use the exact same materials but instead use what is available.







MATERIALS:

circular shells with holes in the middle (2 smaller and 2 bigger ones)
       Other options for this are: washers, cardboard or any material that can be cut out in the same shape but should be firm
rhinestone chain
embroidery thread in color desired (it makes you piece look more difficult to make than when you use ribbons)
E6000 glue or any all purpose glue that dries clear and holds well
post earrings



Apply glue to the end of the thread and start wrapping around your base. Make sure to overlap and neatly to cover the end. Completely cover your base and lock the end of the thread with glue. Do the same to the other base. It should be one smaller and one bigger.


Leave a few centimeters of thread to wrap around both pieces and glue. Attach the earring posts to the backside of the earrings.



 Time to embellish! Remember, it's even better if it's not exactly like mine. Personalize your creation.


 For the middle part, I applied glue in between each rhinestone so they stayed together.



Be creative. The purpose of an inspiration is to derive ideas from. But creativity means putting our own twist on your inspiration.


I hope to have inspired you enough to make your own jewelries soon! 




Sandee








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5 comments:

  1. Chin-Chin MDApril 26, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Mana, beautiful pieces!! What you have is talent talaga mana... I wish I was as creative as you when it comes to making accessories, hehe.. but I'm just so proud to share to my friends here your DIY projects..

    ps.. mana can I have the green earrings, hehe..

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    1. UnknownApril 27, 2013 at 4:32 AM

      Thanks.. But When I started, I also didn't know what to do. It's usually trail and error when you have to figure it out on your own.. But when it's a tutorial like this, all you have to do is follow the instructions.

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  2. UnknownApril 26, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Hahahhaa! Sand is going home to PI so maybe she can give that to you. Sands finally! More DIY's from you.Mana for post earrings, what the best glue to use? I have two sets that just lost its post earrings and I cant wear them now. Sayang lang.

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    1. UnknownApril 27, 2013 at 4:33 AM

      Hot glue seems to be the sturdiest.. But it still gets removed from repeated use.. So re-attach nalang again. And yes, naarbor na ak green ni chin.. Hehe..

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  3. UnknownJune 4, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    Sayang! Waray ako nag arbor! Lol! But Im happy with your pasalubong. Naka 2 ko na hya nagamit. Thanks again :)

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