Use collage to create unique jewelry.
Jewelry comes in many styles, designs and media. It can be made from metal, cloth, paper, wire, stones or even old computer pieces. You can make a pair of earrings, a pendant or bracelet by using simple collage techniques. Layering paper, cloth, wire and other items can create unique, beautiful jewelry pieces that are fun to wear and easy to sell. Creating your own collage earrings can be done using almost any materials that you have available.
Instructions
1. Cut a template for the shape of your earring from a piece of paper. Trace one earring using the template, turn the template upside-down and trace the shape a second time. This will give you a pair of earrings shapes.
2. Smooth the edges using an emery board. It may take a while to remove any rough or messy edges. Take some extra time doing this step because it will make the finished piece look better.
3. Place a piece of parchment paper on a flat surface.
4. Paint the mat board on the front, back and edges. Place the mat board on the parchment paper. Allow the paint to dry thoroughly.
5. Cut paper materials that you want on the earrings. Arrange the cut pieces on both earrings to create a pleasing design.
6. Glue the paper materials in place with the school glue. Place the earrings back on the parchment paper. The earrings will not stick to the parchment paper. Allow the glue to dry completely.
7. Arrange any beads, scrapbook items, stones, or other jewelry making items on the earrings to decide on their placement. Remove the items, and set them aside.
8. Mix a small amount of epoxy glue, and spread a thin coat on the top of one of the earrings. Place the items you removed in the last step onto the glue. Gently, press them into place. Mix just enough glue to do one earring. Repeat this procedure with the second earring. Allow the earrings to set for 30 minutes.
9. Turn the earrings over. Mix a small amount of epoxy glue, and spread it over the back and edges of the earrings. Place the earring back into the top of the back of the earring. Allow them to dry overnight before wearing the earrings. The glue needs to coat the whole earring to seal the earring. It will give the earrings a glossy coat that makes the earrings look prettier.
