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Cute stud earrings made from an unexpected material- cardboard!

Posted by Caroline from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada • Published See Caroline's 11 projects »
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  • How to make a set of paper earrings. Two Tone Chevron Stud Earrings - Step 1
    Step 1

    Materials.

  • How to make a set of paper earrings. Two Tone Chevron Stud Earrings - Step 2
    Step 2

    Cut out four tiny diamond shapes from your cardboard. Paint two to three coats on both sides: two one colour, two the other colour. Hold the diamonds with tweezers while you paint them to save your fingers from getting messy. You may want to paint a white base coat if your cardboard is dark and your paint light.
    Let the paint dry.

  • How to make a set of paper earrings. Two Tone Chevron Stud Earrings - Step 3
    Step 3

    Assemble the diamonds into chevron shapes, with the good side down. Put a glob of glue onto the stud earring pad and glue in place. Let dry over night.

  • How to make a set of paper earrings. Two Tone Chevron Stud Earrings - Step 4
    Step 4

    Touch up any unpainted spots. Paint two coats of sealer on the front and carefully on the back around the earring pad. Let dry.

  • How to make a set of paper earrings. Two Tone Chevron Stud Earrings - Step 5
    Step 5

    Ready to wear! The sealer will protect the cardboard against moisture but they are not water proof.

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