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My Favorite Craft Tools
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items Everything you need to make your own handmade earrings from leather, cork leather and/or clay.
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LEATHER EARRING MAKING
CLAY EARRING MAKING
FOR ALL EARRING MAKING
LEATHER EARRING MAKING
Years ago I bought a Sizzix Big Shot/Big Kick at Michaels and I think the new replacement or updated version is the Big Shot Plus. I use my Big Shot to cut leather, cork and paper. I use my Big Shot to make handmade earrings and I love it. It makes c...
Sizzix Big Shot Plus Machine Only
Exactly what you need to cut holes in your leather. I use this on the smallest setting and it cuts perfect holes for adding hardware.
Leather Hole Puncher Tool for Crafts & DIY
Extra cutting pads is a must. You never know when you'll need a new mat so have one on hand. You will need this to cut your leather on your Big Kick/Big Shot.
Sizzix Accessory - Cutting Pads, Standard, 1 Pair
I use these magnetic cutters to create oval shapes in my leather/cork earrings. The 3rd photo of earrings I created using these cutters.
Sizzix Ovals Shapers & Movers 7 Pack
I use this petal leaf magnetic cutter to create petal shaped earrings. The 2nd photo here is of my handmade earrings using a textured gunmetal leather.
Sizzix Leaves die, One Size, Multi Color
I use these magnetic round cutters to create my handmade round earrings. Pictures 2-4 shown here are my own handmade earrings using these cutters and my Big Kick.
Sizzix Multi Color Circles Shapers & Movers
You will need this to use your Big Kick machine for making earrings using magnetic cutters. This board will hold the magnet in place to cut when running through the machine.
Sizzix Black Movers & Shapers Shuttle 660620
My favorite shop to purchased leather & cork leather from to create my own handmade earrings. I love all of their leathers and cork. The quality is wonderful and the owner is a gem.
LizAndLandon - Etsy
I have so many leather earring cutters from this shop on ETSY. They have so many design options and you can mix and match shapes you cut out.
111Craft - Etsy
Another one of my FAVORITE shops to purchase leather and cork leather. They have so many stunning options to choose from!
PeggySueAlso - Etsy
I buy lots of my wood pieces from the shop on ETSY. They have so many unique options and can really enhance your handmade earrings and jewelry. Pictures 2,3 & 4 are my own handmade earrings using wooden accent pieces.
LuzPicada - Etsy
CLAY EARRING MAKING
This is the only resin I use and it works really well to give your clay earrings beautiful shine.
UV Resin 2 PCS 200g Crystal Clear Hard Glue
This tiny scale is perfect to weigh clay and leather earrings. It's all I use.
Digital Pocket Scale 500g by 0.1g/0.01g
This is how you can add beads and wires to your handmade earrings. It cuts very easily making each cut & loop the perfect.
Beadsmith Vintaj One Step Looper Tool
This is a great starting roller. Figure out if you really like making earrings and if you do.... then invest in a more expensive roller. But this one will last you about 1-2 years of frequent use. Then the handle will fall off.
ISILER 2-in-1 Pasta Maker, 9 Thickness Settings
This is so easy to use and pretty quiet. If you chose to cut your holes in your earrings AFTER baking then this tool is great.
Craft Resin Drill Pin Vise & Bits Set, White
You will need a scraper tool like this to lift your clay and move it around as well as cut it easily. These work great and I use them every time I make clay earrings.
Sculpey Tools Clay Blades - 3 Flexible Blades
You're going to want good quality clay earring cutters. I have purchased from this ETSY shop MANY times. I love their cutters.
BlessedBeachGirlCo - Etsy
This is a great ETSY shop to purchase quality clay cutters from. You will want all kinds of styles and sizes of cutters as well as molds and even texture rollers. I have purchased from this little shop many times.
dtuttart - Etsy
A great shop on ETSY for purchasing texture rollers, transfer sheets and cutters to create your own gorgeous earrings.
SoCalCutterCo - Etsy
I have purchased many clay cutters from this shop to create my own custom earrings. They have great options to pick from!
MisterCutter - Etsy
FOR ALL EARRING MAKING
You will need jump rings to connect your earrings and this is a great starter set with lots of color options.
YAKA 1200Pcs 8mm Open Jump Rings & Tool
Again, you will need jump rings in different sizes and colors. This is a nice set in a good box to keep them organized.
BEADNOVA 6mm Silver Jump Rings (300Pcs)
In addition to jump rings you will also need earring hooks. This set has many options to chose from.
TOAOB 150pcs Earring Hooks & Findings Kit
You will also need earring backs for studs and other styles of earrings. You will need different color options,s tyles and sizes. This is a good set to start with.
500Pcs Hypoallergenic Earring Posts & Backs
You'll want to create different styles and sizes of earrings and these will help accomplish that. Pictures 2 & 3 here are my own personal handmade earrings using this set. I often use these in my different designs to add a little different elemen...
PAGOW 96Pcs Earring Hoop Jewelry Making
You definitely need earring backs for leather and clay earrings. These clear ones are simple and easy to use.
200PCS Silicone Earring Backs, Clear Stoppers
These earring posts are needed in many different sizes for clay or leather earrings - especially when making studs. They are great to bake into clay for a secure adhesion.
100pcs Adabele 316 Stainless Steel Earring Posts
This scale is what I use to weigh my leather and clay earrings. It's small and gets the job done.
Digital Pocket Scale 500g by 0.1g/0.01g
This is how you can add beads and wires to your handmade earrings. It cuts very easily making each cut & loop the perfect.
Beadsmith Vintaj One Step Looper Tool
A great shop to buy wood accent pieces for your handmade jewelry. I have tons of orders placed with this shop. Pictures 2,3 & 4 are my own handmade earrings using wooden accent pieces.
LuzPicada - Etsy