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DIY Patinaed Filigree Earrings

05/08/2012 28 Comments

If your still looking for an quick and easy Mother’s Day gift idea this is for you!  For only a couple bucks and a little time and you’ve got a great jewelry gift for that super stylish Mom who loves accessories!  
Today I’m sharing with you how to make these Patinaed Filigree Earrings.
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Here’s the supply list:
–  Filigree medallions from Hobby Lobby
{I paid around $3 for the package and it came with 4 medallions}
–  Some sort of lever back earring hooks or whatever style you like, 
and jump rings to match if needed
–  Acrylic paints in your choice of colors
–  Any brand of clear spray paint sealer 
{the sheen is up to you, I used satin}
–  A paintbrush
{a stiff hard bristled small paint brush works best}
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Step 1
Using your acrylic paints and paint brush begin painting your medallions.  I completely covered mine in paint then distressed them, but you could just dry brush light coats of paint with the stiff bristled dry brush until you achieve the amount of paint you like on the medallions.  Also I mixed my coral color by hand and the turquoise, can you tell I love those colors?!  So once you’ve achieved the look you like on the front flip it over and do a light coat on the back.  If you choose to cover yours completely on the front like I did then you can use a dry or slightly damp (slightly) paper towel and wipe away the paint from the raised parts of the medallion.  You can even use your fingernail like I did.
Step 2
After it’s all dry take your clear coat spray paint and give it a quick coat on the front and back to seal in the paint.  Once that is dry attach your earring backs of choice and your done! 
Now you have some super sweet earrings that are great as a gift for anybody or just to keep for yourself.

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Comments

  1. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    05/08/2012 at 2:50 AM

    These are so beautiful! May have to make some of these!

    Take care,

    Trish

    Reply
  2. Tam says

    05/08/2012 at 11:22 AM

    Wow, those are super adorable!

    Reply
  3. Natalia says

    05/08/2012 at 5:00 PM

    These are too cute, I think I’ll have to try it!

    Reply
  4. Shannon says

    05/08/2012 at 5:30 PM

    This is amazing, I gotta find these at hobby lobby!

    [email protected]

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  5. Patty @ My Craft Spotlight says

    05/08/2012 at 10:10 PM

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing this tutorial. I just got a pair for myself but I wasn’t sure how I was going to paint them! If you don’t mind, I’d like to feature it on my blog ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  6. bailey k. says

    05/09/2012 at 5:16 AM

    oh wow. i love this. and the colors you chose. brilliant! ๐Ÿ™‚

    i have a creativity party going on right now on my blog and i’d love it if you would link this or any other creative project you have: http://letbirdzfly.blogspot.com/2012/05/exodus-35-creativity-party-29.html

    thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  7. The Mama @the Tinos says

    05/09/2012 at 12:46 AM

    These are absolutely beautiful! You need to sell them on Etsy!

    Reply
  8. Etcetorize says

    05/09/2012 at 2:30 PM

    So pretty! I’m going to put these on my ‘to make’ list and make some…for myself! If you’re looking for another place to share your lovely creations, check out Etcetorize (http://etcetorize.blogspot.ca/2012/05/make-it-great-monday.html). Would love to see you there!

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  9. Claire @ a little something in the meantime . . . says

    05/10/2012 at 2:29 AM

    These are absolutely stunning. The colour combinations that you used look so perfectly aged.

    Your photos showcase how gorgeous they look. I would love to do this for a necklace.

    Reply
  10. Just Jaime says

    05/11/2012 at 5:42 PM

    I really like these! They would make a great gift! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. Tammy says

    05/16/2012 at 12:42 AM

    These are lovely!! I love the colors you chose.

    Tammy
    southernflaircrafts.wordpress.com

    Reply
  12. Kristen Duke Photography says

    05/16/2012 at 7:05 PM

    i didn’t know i could buy those from hobby lobby–thanks for the tips!

    Reply
  13. Artsy VaVa says

    05/17/2012 at 2:52 AM

    I love the earrings. Thanks for the instructions!

    Reply
  14. Shelly @A Creative Space says

    08/16/2012 at 1:05 AM

    These are awesome!! Great shape and such fun colors. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  15. Seaweed and Raine says

    01/17/2013 at 12:09 AM

    These are FAB!!! I know a certain SIL who would LOVE them. Thanks for the idea and how to. ๐Ÿ™‚
    Sheree

    http://www.seaweedandraine.com

    Reply
  16. Breanna Sturgeleski says

    11/15/2013 at 4:14 AM

    Do you sand the color off the knobs and edges to give it the distressed look? These are beautiful!!

    Reply
  17. Rebecca Lopez says

    11/18/2013 at 4:20 PM

    Breanna Sturgeleski – I used a dry paper towel to wipe excess paint off when it was still wet. You can also try the sanding method with a very fine grit sandpaper which also works! Thanks for asking! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  18. Amy F says

    11/29/2014 at 8:54 PM

    Remeber approx. how you came up with the color combinations for reddish and blue? I absolutely love those colors. I am not crafty whatsoever, so any guidance would be helpful! Thanks!

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      11/30/2014 at 9:01 AM

      Hi Amy. The red color is actually a coral colored acrylic paint, and the blue is turquoise. You can find some already mixed in both those colors from DecoArt Americana acrylic paints sold in most stores. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  19. just fabulous beads says

    03/31/2015 at 5:18 AM

    These are adorable. thank for instruction.

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/01/2015 at 10:26 AM

      Thank you! Have a super week.

      Reply

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