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Super FAUX fun! These are RIDICULOUS compared to my REAL Chanels, but they were sure fun to make!
In NO WAY are these meant to be a substitute for the REAL THING. This is a cheap, trashion DIY! Well, cheap if you already have/use Chanel makeup. The cost of the amount of makeup/empties pictured could have bought me a new, authentic pair.
Bonus: Cleaning out all the empty, broken makeup compacts and putting them to good use! I have a gazillion of them...
I'm thinking my Dior and Versace empties will meet a similar fate in the future. :D
Instructions
You Will Need
- Wire Cutters
- super sharp! Xacto Knife
- Trim
- Old, Broken, Or Empty Makeup Compact Mirror Or Makeup Bottle Lids
- Aluminum Insulation Duck Tape
- Scissors
- Sunglasses
- Project Cost
- Cheap
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1
Gather your supplies.
The sunglasses are all big frame styles that I found at my local Dollar Tree store. Sweeeeeeeeet!
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2
Clean lids and compact cases. Dismantle by removing insides of lids and compact mirrors.
TIP: Use your wire cutters to slightly crack lids and cases to aid in removal if you have trouble.
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3
This pair of sunglasses has a faux buckle. Cut a piece of aluminum tape to cover buckle and make it appear silver.
OR... if the arms of your sunglasses are plain, skip to step 6.
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4
Cover buckle with aluminum tape and carefully trim with a sharp x-acto knife.
TIP: use the handle of your x-acto to burnish the tape and remove bubbles or wrinkles.
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5
Repeat step 4 on the other side.
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6
Using your wire cutters, CAREFULLY start snipping SMALL pieces of the lid/compact away until you reach the size needed to fit the arm of your sunglasses.
*CAUTION* do this step s-l-o-w-l-y so you do not break the lid and ruin the logo. Take small pieces using tiny nips with the cutter. And wear protective eyewear!
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7
Glue your lid/compact piece into place.
*Optional*: File or dremel the sharp edges before gluing into place.
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8
If the arms on your sunglasses are plain, you may want to trim the logo piece with rhinestones, pearls, flower petals, chain... whatever inspires you!
ENJOY YOUR NEW FUN FAUX SUNNIES!
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