DIY Boho Leather Earrings – Step By Step Guide For Beginners
Updated on June 28, 2021
Summer is officially here and the boho vibes are in the air and everywhere! Craft yourself the perfect bohemian leather earrings in minutes and save yourself some money. This jewelry piece displays a beautiful leather fringe and dangling charms– certainly a statement piece to spice up any wardrobe.
Materials will need to make the boho leather earrings :
- Scissors
- 2″ hoop
- Jump rings
- Earring fishhook
- Leather lace chord
- Jewelry pliers
- 2 Jewelry charms
STEP 1: leather strips
Cut 6 strands of the leather lace chord each piece measuring 5 inches.
STEP 2: Knot the leather cord to the hoop
Attach a piece of leather cord to the hoop by creating a larks knot- Fold the chord and place it under the hoop, the folded area should be a the bottom and the ends at the top. Bring both ends over the brass, heading downward. Then pass them under the folded area and pull firmly.
STEP 3: Secure each leather knot
Repeat the same steps and attach 3 pieces of leather chord on each hoop. Make sure each knot is secure and tight.
STEP 4: Add the charm
Open the jump ring and place it around the hoop, then take the charm and place it inside the open jump ring.
STEP 5: Close the jump ring
Before closing the jump ring, take the end of the earring fish hook and place it through the ring. Once you have all three pieces inside the jump ring, take the pliers and carefully close the jump ring.
STEP 6: Repeat the technique for the second earring
Do the same exact steps with the second earring and make sure everything is secure.
Conclusion
Viola! In minutes you got yourself some gorgeous handmade boho earrings. Get creative with colors and charms, also this piece looks great as a necklace! Happy Crafting!