Stamped leather earringsLove the look of leather jewelry? Make a pair of super-easy earrings with rubber stamps and leather cutouts.
by Jane Konkel
Published: May 23, 2011 Supplies:
• scrap leather
• 2 9 mm jump rings
• 4 5 mm jump rings
• pair of earring wires
• hole punch
• 2 pairs of pliers
• rubber stamp and ink
• scissors
Pliers-style hole punch from Jewelry Tools by Miland.
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1. For each earring: Cut out a circle shape. Use a rubber stamp and ink pad to stamp a design on one side of the circle.
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2. Fold the circle in half. Punch a hole about 1/4 in. (6 mm) from the fold near to top.
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3. Open a 9 mm jump ring (Basics). Attach the hole and close the jump ring. Attach two more 5 mm jump rings.
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4. Open the loop of an earring wire. Attach the dangle and close the loop.
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