Cut Out + Keep

Denim Feather Earrings

Jewelry made from denim scraps.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/denim-feather-earrings • Posted by ZanyDays

I loved this project by Can Can Dancer, but wanted to post a tutorial with bigger images. I also adapted them to fit my ears, which fit 0g plugs.

You will need

Project Budget
Free

Time

0 h 15

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

I loved this project by Can Can Dancer, but wanted to post a tutorial with bigger images. I also adapted them to fit my ears, which fit 0g plugs.

Instructions

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    First cut out two feather shapes from some denim fabric.

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    Cut the edges so that they look like feathers.

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    Create one "x" incision in each end of the denim feathers by folding the fabric and cutting with scissors.

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    Insert the eyelets into the incision

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    Close with an eyelet tool and a hammer.

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    Clean edges that won't fray.

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    Trim

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    And decorate.