Founder of Western Element Leather, Cynthia Duplat, designed a pair of Veg-Tan Leather Earrings using our all-new Mini Shapes and Jewelry Hardware. Follow her step-by-step instructions and download the FREE pattern below to make your own pair of earrings!
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Instructions:
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Using two Teardrop Mini Shapes that are 1.75in by 1in, wet your leather with water
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Using a Craftool® Butterfly Stamp, stamp a butterfly on each teardrop approximately 1.25in below the tip
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Using a Craftool® Camouflage Stamp, stamp a border around the edges
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Rub Neatfoots Oil onto both teardrops
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Punch a 4mm hole approximately 5mm below the pointy tips of each teardrop
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Dye your leather with Eco-Flo All-in-One Stain & Finish
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After the dye is dry, paint your butterflies the colors of your choice using fine haired paintbrushes and Angelus Paints
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Using Earring Hooks and O-Rings, add your earring hooks to the punched hole
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Enjoy your new earrings!
Western Element Leather
Ever since I can remember I was making art with my hands. Today, I look back and realize everything I’ve ever made has lead me to eventually finding a passion in leathercraft. I am proud to have molded that passion into a small business, which is now Western Element Leather. The wild west and it’s elements are the inspiration for my work, and keeping history alive is my biggest goal. Every leather piece I create is influenced by the pioneers of the wild, and the makers of the past who have carried their knowledge through time. From saddle bags to wallets, belts to cowboy hat bands, and everything in between, every piece I make is made for purpose, and made to last. Every time I sit at my work bench, I aspire to make my next piece as authentically and unique as possible, and find great happiness knowing it will go to good use for years to come.
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