DIY DISC LEATHER EARRINGS WITH A METAL POST
I love the simplicity of leather earrings. I think they are classic and timeless. They add instant style to any outfit!
I love making earrings with my Cricut Maker. I think it is the one thing people don’t often think about making with a Cricut, but it is my favorite way to use my machine.
In fact, I have a library full of leather earring templates you can use for FREE. Check it out HERE.
But leather earrings are not the only kind of earring you can make with a Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore Air 2. I l also use cork sheets to make DIY earrings. I love to buy cork sheets from Etsy to make earrings. In fact, cork shimmer earrings are some of my favorite earrings to wear day after day
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LIST OF MATERIALS TO MAKE DIY LEATHER EARRINGS
Cricut Maker Or Cricut Explore Air 2. For this tutorial, I used my Cricut Maker.
Faux Shimmer Cork Sheets in Black and Leopard. I bought my cork sheets from Etsy.
Cricut Strong Grip Mat This is the best deal I’ve seen on mats.
Cricut Cutting Blade - I used a deep point blade.
HOW TO MAKE DISC LEATHER EARRINGS WITH A POST DIY LEATHER EARRINGS
STEP 1 Download the disc cut file
Download my SVG/PNG file to your computer. You can use my free circle with a cutout leather earring template inside my free resource library. You get the password at the end of this post.
STEP 2 Upload the cut file into Cricut Design Space
Upload my circle template into Cricut Design Space. If you need help uploading an image into Cricut Design Space, I have tips HERE.
Once the template is uploaded, your screen should look like this.
Next, you’ll need to size your earrings. Click on the circle shape.
In the upper middle of your screen, you’ll see “size”. This is where you can make your earring bigger or smaller. I have the size recommendations below. Of course, do what works for you. If you are nervous about sizing earrings, make a template on paper with a fine point bade and a green mat first.
I test template earring sizes all the time before I cut the leather (or cork) to make sure it is what I want.
Here is the size I recommend for this earring.
SIZE 1.5”
Next, you’ll want to duplicate your earrings so you have 2 earrings to cut. To do this, you simply click anywhere on your earring. On the upper right side of your screen, click “Duplicate.”
You now have 2 earrings! Your design should look like this.
STEP 3 CUT CORK SHEETS
For this tutorial, I used shimmer cork in Leopard. I bought cork sheets from THIS SHOP.
For the direct link to the Leopard cork fabric 12” x 12” go HERE.
Here are some other great cork fabric options:
Leopard Cork Sheet (another great option!)
To cut cork sheets I used a strong grip mat and a deep cut blade. Place the cork sheets face-up on your mat. Use a brayer to sure the sheets adhere to your mat.
Set your Cricut Maker machine to a shimmer leather setting.
Also, be sure to move the star wheels on the roller bar all the way to the right before you load your mat into the machine. If you keep the star wheels in place they could damage your cork sheets or at the least leave an indention all the way down your cork sheets as the machine cuts.
Video: How to Move Star Wheels on your Cricut Maker and Cricut Explore Air 2.
STEP 4 Punch a Hole into the earrings
My SVG/ PNG designs do not include precut holes. I prefer to cut holes in my earrings using my leather punch. It gives me more control over where I want the hole to be. Also, I just love my leather punch.
I use the smallest setting to make holes in my earrings.
You can use a ruler to make sure you punch your hole in the exact center. You could also fold your earring in half to find the center Or you can wing it like I do and hope for the best!
STEP 5 ATTACH JUMP RINGS TO ATTACH YOUR DISC TO YOUR PENDANT
You are almost done!
Open up your jump rings with your jewelry pliers. I prefer the flat-nosed pliers for this!
Thread your hook through your earring hole and clamp your hook back together.
Repeat on the other earring.
GET THE DISC EARRING FILE FOR FREE!
Download the DISC Leather earring SVG/PNG file by subscribing for free to my newsletter below and get the password to my free resource library.