Cut Out + Keep

Skull Earrings

Make these punk-y earrings from cheapo materials.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/skull-earrings-4 • Posted by bunnytan

This is something to wear when you're feeling punk-y and want to be cool looking. And of course, it's popsicle sticks - so it's dirt cheap!

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

4 h 00

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
Medium sk1 Medium sk2

Description

This is something to wear when you're feeling punk-y and want to be cool looking. And of course, it's popsicle sticks - so it's dirt cheap!

Instructions

  1. Small sktut6 copy

    Transform your plastic skulls - I know this might be harder to find out of season. I got these at Dollar Tree last Halloween season. Anyway, Cut up the ring back, press hard to flatten in a bit, but don't flatten it fully. Paint the front and back, wait a few hours to dry and then stick to your earring base with hot glue or E6000.

  2. Small sktut1

    Get your popsicle stick, mark 5" from each end, line as shown in the photo. Make two of those.

  3. Small sktut2

    Cut with a box cutter or an X-acto knife and remember to be patient. Rushing it will only give you an imperfect cut, a wound, or a split popsicle stick. And we all know that ain't good. :D

  4. Small sktut3

    Drill a hole for the jump ring as shown. Again, remember to put the least amount of pressure on the wood while drilling or else it will crack and you'd have to repeat everything again (not that I've experienced that or anything.......lol)

  5. Small sktut4

    Paint with gold nail polish, again painting the edges first before filling in the front. After drying, fill in the back. Wait for it to fully dry, and then mark and tape like so.

  6. Small sktut5

    Paint and do the same for the other side. Before taking the tape off from the first side, tape up the other side and use the tape from the first side as a guide.

  7. Small sk3

    Attach your jump rings and earring hooks and you are done.