DIY Gold-Dipped Crystal Earrings & Pendant

DIY Gold-Dipped Crystal Earrings & Pendant

A long time ago, I did a tutorial for raw gold-dipped gems. This tutorial was inspired by that, but a little more advanced. I purposely applied the gold leaf over the wire to give it a rustic, earthy look, but if you want it smoother, apply the gold leaf before wire...
DIY J.Crew Inspired Sparkle Earrings

DIY J.Crew Inspired Sparkle Earrings

These earrings are inspired by J.Crew’s Sparkle Medley Earrings (no longer available). Making these earrings is super simple, but patience is definitely required to allow everything to dry every step of the way. To make these earrings you will need: • An...
DIY Anthro-Inspired Fringed Hoops

DIY Anthro-Inspired Fringed Hoops

To make these earrings you will need: • Top-drilled briolettes (I used cherry quartz) • 5 mm round beads (I used labradorite) • 4 mm round beads (I used snow quartz) • 5 mm faceted beads (I used these from Doreen Beads) • Gold chain in two thicknesses • 1.5″...
DIY Rhinestone Marquis Drop Earrings

DIY Rhinestone Marquis Drop Earrings

To make these earrings you will need: (Products with links are available from Doreen Beads) • Wire cutters • Sharp scissors • A lighter • 2 rectangular or marquis shaped rhinestones • Small multicolored rhinestone chain • Medium multicolored rhinestone chain •...
DIY Mint Beaded Earrings

DIY Mint Beaded Earrings

To make these earrings you will need: • 18 ga gold wire • 26 ga gold wire • Mint beads – I used these from Doreen beads • Earring hooks • Hammer • Wire cutters • Round nose pliers To begin, cut two pieces of the 18 gauge wire, about 6″ long. Bend the wire...