* Leather scraps ...preferably on the thin side. I used colors I already had.
* Spray paint or acrylic paint. If you can't find the leather colors you want, you can paint it. Since my leather is already treated on one side, I painted the back {suede side} so the paint would stick. You can paint raw leathers on top but may have to abrade it a little first with a sander.
* Earring hooks or Ear Wire
* I added a bit of chain to mine ...you'll need your pliers & chain for that
* A Bead Reamer
or pointed tool to create a hole* Scissors
* Earring templates ... you can download mine here
how to after the jump
* Print templates {or create your own} and cut them out. Turn leather over, place templates down and carefully trace around them.
* Carefully cut your shapes out of the leather. {I started w/pink but ended up liking the red better}.
* Flip leather over and spray paint the back side if you'd like to change your colors. Let dry. You can also use acrylic paint. {neither will stick to the treated side}
* Using your bead reamer {or other hole-creating device} puncture small holes at the tops of each of your leather shapes.
* Carefully cut from the bottom up creating your "fringe".
* Using your beading pliers, carefully open loop at the bottom of your earring wires.
* If you wish to add the chain, open the links to create 2 small chains equal in length.
* Layer on your leather fringed shapes one at a time making sure they are facing front and earring wire is facing back.
* Once you've added all your pieces to the earring wire loop, pinch it closed with your pliers.
* Trim off any excess or to slim them down a bit if they are uncomfortable.
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